stenography
nounUK /stəˈnɒɡrəfi/
US /stəˈnɑːɡrəfi/
Stenography is a fast way of writing that uses short symbols so you can write down what people say.
The reporter used stenography to write down every word the judge said.
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2. The art or practice of writing in shorthand.
She studied stenography so she could take notes quickly in class.
3. The use of a special machine or keyboard to record speech quickly, often in court.
Modern stenography often uses a small machine instead of pen and paper.
4. Secret or coded writing.
In old stories, spies sometimes used stenography to hide their messages.