script
IPA: skrˈɪpt
noun
- (countable, obsolete) A writing; a written document.
- Written characters; style of writing.
- (typography) Type made in imitation of handwriting.
- (countable, law) An original instrument or document.
- (countable) The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
- (computing) A file containing a list of user commands, allowing them to be invoked once to execute in sequence.
- (linguistics) A system of writing adapted to a particular language or set of languages.
- (psychology) Ellipsis of behavioral script; a sequence of actions in a given situation.
- (informal) Clipping of prescription. (for drugs or medicine) [(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for a pair of glasses.]
verb
- (transitive) To make or write a script.
- (transitive) To devise, concoct, or contrive.
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Examples of "script" in Sentences
- The script is syllabic in nature.
- It's part of the comedy in the script.
- Stephen Fry is writing the script of the film.
- The script made several alterations to the book.
- The Arabic Script was derived from the cursive Syriac script as well.
- The Coptic alphabet is the script used for writing the Coptic language.
- He learned to write in a handsome script and studied technical draftsmanship.
- The Chinese script is the oldest continually used writing system in the world.
- In the initial script draft the wedding was supposed to be at the Booze Cruise.
- In the initial script draft, the wedding was supposed to be at the Booze Cruise.
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