C1nounformallanguageacademic
US/trænˈskrɪp.ʃən/
UK/trænˈskrɪp.ʃən/
a written copy of spoken words, or of sounds written in special symbols
In context
The transcription of the interview took the researcher three days.
A phonetic transcription shows exactly how each word is pronounced.
Errors in the transcription made the data unreliable.
Words that go with transcription
adjective + noun
- phonetic transcriptionPhonetic transcription uses special symbols for sounds.
- accurate transcriptionAccurate transcription of the recordings is essential.
- automatic transcriptionAutomatic transcription saves time but makes mistakes.
noun + preposition
- transcription ofThe transcription of the lecture was posted online.
noun + noun
- transcription errorOne transcription error changed the meaning of the quote.
- transcription softwareShe used transcription software to type up the audio.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a transcription from English to VietnameseCorrect: a translation from English to Vietnamese