Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stenograph
Noun
/ˈstɛnəˌgræf/
Definition
A machine used for shorthand writing that allows a person to write quickly by using a series of symbols or by pressing multiple keys simultaneously.
Examples
- During the trial, the stenograph captured every word spoken by the witnesses.
- She learned to use the stenograph efficiently in her court reporting class.
- The conference speaker’s words were recorded live through the use of a stenograph.
Meaning
Stenograph refers to both the act of shorthand writing and the machine that facilitates it, enabling rapid transcription of speech or dialogue.
Synonyms
- Shorthand machine
- Shorthand typewriter
- Stenotype
