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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Someone skilled in the writing of shorthand or the use of a stenotype machine, especially for the purpose of rapid transcription of speech. One employed in such a role: a professional transcriptionist who employs shorthand.
2. 2
   someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation) wordnet
3. 3
   One who invents or studies systems of shorthand.

Synonyms

All synonyms

shorthand typistaccountantamanuensisamanuensisarchivistbookkeeper

Example

More examples

"My sister studied to be a stenographer. She still uses shorthand sometimes when she takes notes."

Etymology

From stenography + -er.

Related phrases

steno padsteno pool

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