phraseogram
Definition
Noun: - A written symbol or character used in shorthand to represent a whole phrase or group of words, rather than individual letters or syllables. In stenography, a "phraseogram" is a compact, often cursive mark that stands for a common expression (e.g., "in the", "of the", "to be").
Usage Examples
- (A shorthand symbol representing a common phrase.)
- (Mastering these symbols is key to efficient note-taking.)
Advanced Usage
- "Phraseogram dictionary": a reference book listing shorthand symbols for common phrases.
- The court reporter consulted a phraseogram dictionary to verify the correct symbol for "attorney general". (A specialized dictionary for shorthand symbols.)
- "Phraseogramic" (adj): relating to or consisting of phraseograms.
- The phraseogramic system allows for rapid transcription of speech. (The system uses symbols for whole phrases.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phraseography (n): the art or practice of writing in shorthand using phraseograms.
- Phraseography is a core skill for professional stenographers. (The practice of using phraseograms.)
- Phraseogrammatic (adj): of or pertaining to a phraseogram.
- The phraseogrammatic symbols are designed for speed, not legibility. (Relating to phraseograms.)
Synonyms
- Shorthand symbol: a mark representing a word or phrase in shorthand.
- Stenographic abbreviation: a shortened written form used in stenography.
- Logogram: a written character representing a word (though phraseograms represent phrases, not single words).
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Additional Notes
- Context: "Phraseogram" is a technical term primarily used in the fields of shorthand, stenography, and historical writing systems. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology: From Greek (speech, phrase) + (letter, written character).