Transcriber
(noun)
A person who transcribes, particularly one who makes a written or typed copy of something.
Origin:
Late 16th century; earliest use found in john florio (1553–1625), lexicographer and language teacher. from post-classical latin transcriptor, from transcribere.
Examples:
- The transcriber had to listen to the recording several times to get all the words down.
- He worked as a transcriber in a court reporting firm for several years.
- The transcriber was tasked with copying the president's speech word for word.
- The concert pianist hired a transcriber to write out the sheet music for her new composition.
- The researcher needed a transcriber to turn her handwritten notes into a typed report.