Definition

1. Noun:

   • A shorthand character: A single written symbol used in shorthand systems to represent a word, phrase, or sound.
   • A machine for writing shorthand: A mechanical or electronic device, similar to a typewriter, designed for quickly producing shorthand characters.

2. Verb:

   • To write in shorthand: To record speech or information using a system of abbreviated symbols or characters for rapid writing.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (shorthand character):

  • The stenographer's notebook was filled with intricate stenographs.
  • Learning each stenograph is the first step to mastering shorthand.

• Noun (machine):

  • The court reporter updated her old mechanical stenograph to a modern digital model.
  • He practiced daily on his stenograph to increase his speed.

• Verb:

  • She could stenograph the entire speech without missing a word.
  • The secretary was trained to stenograph board meeting minutes efficiently.

Advanced Usage

• "to take stenograph": An older or less common phrasing meaning to take notes in shorthand.
  • The clerk was asked to take stenograph during the deposition.

Variants and Related Words

• Stenographer (n): A person whose job is to write down speech using shorthand, especially in legal or business contexts.

  • The stenographer provided an official transcript of the trial.

• Stenographic (adj): Relating to shorthand or stenography.

  • Her stenographic skills were exceptional.

• Stenography (n): The art or process of writing in shorthand.

  • He studied stenography to become a court reporter.

Synonyms

• Shorthand (n): A method of rapid writing using abbreviations or symbols.
• Tachygraphy (n): Another term for shorthand, especially swift writing.

Related Phrases

• "Stenograph a record": To create a shorthand transcript of an event.
  • It was her duty to stenograph a record of the proceedings.

Noun

1. a machine for typewriting shorthand characters
2. a shorthand character

Verb

1. write in shorthand
   • The students were able to stenograph and record the conversation