Synonyms for stenographer
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Noun
1. Shorthand typist — someone skilled in the writing of shorthand or the use of a stenotype machine, especially for the purpose of…
amanuensis, stenographist, shorthand typist dated UK
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- n. 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.
Related words
- Word family
- stenography
Forms
- Plural
- stenographers → amanuenses, stenographists…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| stenographer | falling | |
| amanuensis | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- amanuensis
- 13 letters
- stenographist
In other languages
- Français
- sténographe