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Synonyms for stenography

Most common

shorthand tachygraphy

All synonyms

Noun

1. Shorthand

shorthand, tachygraphy

Other

brachygraphy dated

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The practice of transcribing speech (primarily for later dictation or testimony), usually using shorthand

Forms

Plural
stenographies → shorthands, brachygraphies…

Example sentences

  • shorthand She took down the speech in shorthand.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
stenographyfalling
shorthandsteady
tachygraphysteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters
shorthand2
11 letters
tachygraphy
12 letters
brachygraphy

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (shorthand2 = 2 syllables).