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