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stenographer

[stuh-nog-ruh-fer] / stəˈnɒg rə fər /


NOUN
court reporter
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“A stenographer was a new job, and it led to women joining the workforce—though many only remained employed until they got married,” says Gershon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

West also worries the increased record-keeping during the inquiry stage—including bringing in a stenographer to record testimony and labeling all evidence—could deter anyone coming forward with a complaint.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 28, 2023

People wishing to give testimony may do so orally in a curtained area with a stenographer, or do so in writing at tables.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

The black-robed judge and court stenographer leaned in to hear plaintiffs as their testimony under oath was recorded for a national television audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023

That day one other office worker, the stenographer, appeared.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole