written text

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written text

The student carefully copies the written text from the board.

Definition

Noun: 1. A body of words expressed in written form: This refers to any sequence of words or symbols that have been recorded using a writing system (e.g., alphabet, characters). It is the physical or digital representation of language, distinct from spoken words or abstract ideas. 2. A specific written work or passage: This can refer to a particular document, book, article, or excerpt that exists in written form.

Examples of Usage
  • General written material:
    • The study analyzed the written text of legal contracts from the 19th century.
    • Please submit your essay as a written text document, not an audio file.
  • A specific copied or transcribed work:
    • The secretary prepared a written text of the manager's verbal instructions.
    • This written text is a transcription of the ancient oral poem.
Advanced Usage
  • In linguistics and discourse analysis: "Written text" is often studied for its structural, grammatical, and stylistic features, contrasting with "spoken discourse."
    • The research compares the complexity of sentences in spoken dialogue versus written text.
  • In computing and digital humanities: Refers to data in a character-encoded format that can be processed, searched, and analyzed by machines.
    • The algorithm scans the written text to identify key themes and sentiments.
Variants and Related Words
  • Text (n): A more common and general synonym for "written text," often used interchangeably. It can also refer specifically to the main body of a book or to a textbook.
  • Transcript (n): A written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium, especially speech. This aligns closely with the "copied from one medium to another" aspect of the definition.
  • Manuscript (n): A handwritten or typed document, especially an author's draft before publication.
  • Document (n): A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence.
Synonyms
  • Writing
  • Script
  • Copy (in the context of transcribed material)
Related Phrases
  • Textual analysis: The methodical examination and interpretation of a written text.
  • Source text: The original written text from which a translation or summary is made.
  • Plain text: Digital text that contains no formatting (like bold or italics), only the characters themselves.
written text

The student carefully copies the written text from the board.

Noun
  1. something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation

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