transcribe Definition
- 1to make a written or printed copy of something, especially a document or speech
- 2to represent speech sounds by written symbols
Using transcribe: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "transcribe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need to transcribe this interview for my research.
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
Example
Can you transcribe this audio recording into text?
transcribe Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with transcribe
to write down a piece of music from an audio recording or performance
Example
He spent hours transcribing his favorite song for piano.
transcribe DNA
to convert the genetic information in DNA into RNA
Example
Scientists use special enzymes to transcribe DNA into RNA for further study.
to convert written text into Braille for visually impaired individuals
Example
The volunteer organization transcribes books into Braille for blind readers.
Origins of transcribe
from Latin 'transcribere', meaning 'to copy out'
Summary: transcribe in Brief
To 'transcribe' [trænˈskraɪb] means to create a written or printed copy of something, such as a document or speech, or to represent speech sounds with written symbols. Examples include transcribing an interview for research or converting music into sheet music. 'Transcribe' can also refer to converting genetic information into RNA or written text into Braille for visually impaired individuals.
