stenographer
nounUK /stəˈnɒɡɹəfə/ · US /stəˈnɑɡɹəfɚ/
Etymology From stenography + -er.
1
Someone skilled in the writing of shorthand or the use of a stenotype machine, especially for the purpose of rapid transcription of speech. One employed in such a role: a professional transcriptionist who employs shorthand.
2
One who invents or studies systems of shorthand.
- Related terms
- stenography, steno, steno pad, steno pool