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Transcript vs Document - What's the difference?

transcript | document |

As nouns the difference between transcript and document

is that transcript is something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy while document is an original or official paper relied upon as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support. Any material substance on which the thoughts of men are represented by any species of conventional mark or symbol.

As a verb document is

to record in documents.

transcript

English

Noun

(wikipedia transcript) (en noun)
  • Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy.
  • A copy of any kind; an imitation.
  • A written version of what was said orally; as, a transcript of a trial.
  • (genetics) A sequence of RNA produced by transcription
  • (education) An inventory of the courses taken and grades earned of a student alleged throughout a course.
  • document

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia document) (en noun)
  • An original or official paper relied upon as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support. Any material substance on which the thoughts of men are represented by any species of conventional mark or symbol.
  • * Paley
  • Saint Luke judged to be authentic.
  • (obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
  • * I. Watts
  • Learners should not be too much crowded with a heap or multitude of documents or ideas at one time.
  • (obsolete) An example for instruction or warning.
  • * Sir Walter Raleigh
  • They were forthwith stoned to death, as a document to others.

    Derived terms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To record in documents.
  • He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.
  • To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.
  • A ship should be documented according to the directions of law.

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