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[ skript ]

noun

  1. the letters or characters used in writing by hand; handwriting, especially cursive writing.
  2. a manuscript or document.
  3. the text of a manuscript or document.
  4. the manuscript or one of various copies of the written text of a play, motion picture, or radio or television broadcast.
  5. any system of writing.
  6. Printing. a type imitating handwriting. Compare cursive.
  7. Digital Technology. an executable section of code that automates a task:

    You will have to run the script to install the program on your computer.



verb (used with object)

  1. to write a script for:

    The movie was scripted by a famous author.

  2. to plan or devise; make arrangements for:

    The week-long festivities were scripted by a team of experts.

  3. Digital Technology. to write an executable section of code for (a program) in order to automate a task:

    You can script a program that will scan your files.

verb (used without object)

  1. Digital Technology. to write an executable section of code that automates a task:

    Most programmers script in more than one programming language.

Script.

2

abbreviation for

  1. Scriptural.
  2. Scripture.

script

/ ²õ°ì°ùɪ±è³Ù /

noun

  1. handwriting as distinguished from print, esp cursive writing
  2. the letters, characters, or figures used in writing by hand
  3. any system or style of writing
  4. written copy for the use of performers in films and plays
  5. law
    1. an original or principal document
    2. (esp in England) a will or codicil or the draft for one
  6. any of various typefaces that imitate handwriting
  7. computing a series of instructions that is executed by a computer program
  8. an answer paper in an examination
  9. another word for scrip 3
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to write a script for
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of script1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English (noun), from Latin scriptum, noun use of neuter past participle of ²õ³¦°ùÄ«²ú±ð°ù±ð “to writeâ€; replacing Middle English scrit, from Old French escrit, from Latin, as above; (verb) first recorded in 1930–35; from the noun.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of script1

C14: from Latin scriptum something written, from ²õ³¦°ùÄ«²ú±ð°ù±ð to write
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Example Sentences

The director agrees that the young cast had freedom to change the script "to make it as authentic as possible".

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He was sold after horror mogul Jason Blum, who is an executive producer, sent him the pilot script flavored with generous doses of gore, Southern-fried dark humor and foul language.

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The opportunity to work alongside Malek and the strength of the script were the factors that led Fishburne to sign on to the project.

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He was a sought-after performer because of his ability to tap into a character, going deep into their idiosyncrasies to flesh them out far beyond the pages of a script.

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She asks them about the characters’ motivations and their personal thoughts about the dialogue while scribbling in her script, incorporating their insights and addressing their uncertainties.

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