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From stenography + -er.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /stəˈnɒɡɹəfə/
• (US) IPA^(key): /stəˈnɑɡɹəfɚ/

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stenographer (plural stenographers)

1. Someone skilled in the writing of shorthand or the use of a stenotype machine, especially for the purpose of rapid transcription of speech. One employed in such a role: a professional transcriptionist who employs shorthand.

   Synonyms: stenographist, (UK) shorthand typist

   Coordinate term: tachygrapher

2. One who invents or studies systems of shorthand.

• stenography
• steno
• steno pad
• steno pool

• enterographs