Transcription is the process of converting spoken or recorded language into written form. It involves listening to an audio or video recording and typing out the words that are spoken, including any pauses, intonations, and other verbal cues.
Transcription is commonly used in fields such as journalism, legal, medical, research, and academia, as it allows for accurate documentation of interviews, meetings, lectures, and other spoken content. It can also be used to create subtitles for videos or to provide accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments.
There are various types of transcription, including verbatim transcription, which captures every word and sound in the recording, and edited transcription, which omits unnecessary words and sounds and cleans up the language for clarity and readability.