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stenographer

[stuh-nog-ruh-fer] / stəˈnɒg rə fər /


NOUN
court reporter
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We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state,” the correspondent wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

Rather, it belonged to a woman from Illinois with a versatile résumé that included writing, acting, engineering and working as a stenographer: Lizzie Magie.

From New York Times Apr. 12, 2024

She worked as a stenographer for pay-as-you-go lessons.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2024

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

A stenographer named Jennie Thompson disappeared, as did a woman named Evelyn Stewart, who either worked for Holmes or merely stayed in his hotel as a guest.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

The licensing process for these stenographers is significantly longer and more difficult than what voice writers undergo.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

“The future isn’t stenographers versus AI, it’s legal professionals using AI to meet industry demand,” says James Holmes, chief revenue officer for Verbit.AI, which provides courtroom transcription services.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

He would shake hands with the entire crew if the interview was on camera, and there would often be an embrace for the stenographers busily transcribing his thoughts.

From BBC Oct. 10, 2024

About 80 people gave oral testimony, taken down by two stenographers, which Wolf said enabled the Corps to receive more comments.

From Seattle Times Nov. 2, 2023

The gathering outside the Tribune included businessmen, clerks, traveling salesmen, stenographers, police officers, and at least one barber.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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