transcription (n.)something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation;
Synonyms: written text
transcription (n.)(genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA;
transcription (n.)a sound or television recording (e.g., from a broadcast to a tape recording);
transcription (n.)the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music;
transcription (n.)the act of making a record (especially an audio record);
Synonyms: recording