phraseograph

A secretary writes a phraseograph in her notebook.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A shorthand symbol representing a phrase: "phraseograph" refers to a written symbol or character used in shorthand systems to denote an entire phrase, rather than individual words or letters.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The stenographer used a phraseograph for "in the meantime" to save time during dictation. (A shorthand symbol representing the full phrase.)
  • Learning each phraseograph requires memorising the specific symbol for common expressions. (A shorthand mark for a set phrase.)

Advanced Usage

• "to employ a phraseograph": to use a shorthand symbol for a phrase.
  • In Pitman shorthand, a phraseograph can be a single stroke that represents a whole clause. (A shorthand device for efficiency.)

Variants and Related Words

• Phraseography (n): the art or practice of writing shorthand symbols for phrases.
  • Phraseography is a key skill for court reporters. (The system of using phraseographs.)

Synonyms

• Shorthand symbol: a mark representing a word or phrase in shorthand.
• Logogram: a sign or character representing a word or phrase (more general, often used in writing systems).

Related Idioms

• (None common; the term is technical and specific to shorthand.)

Phrasal Verbs

• (None; "phraseograph" is a noun with no verb usage.)