mistranscribe
Write down wrong
To mistranscribe is to transcribe incorrectly—to make errors when converting speech to text, copying handwritten documents, or recording data.
The prefix mis- signals the failure: The court reporter mistranscribed several key phrases.
Audio transcription software commonly mistranscribes names, technical terms, and accented speech.
Oral text for writing
- captioningAdding text to media
- closed-captioningOnscreen transcription of audio
- stenographyCompressed symbolic writing system
- mishearPerceive speech incorrectly
playback · audio · recording · deposition · testimony · minutes · verbatim · subtitle
Printing mistake
- misprintTypographical error
- inaccuracyLack of precision
- slipMinor error or misstep
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
erratum · oversight · garble · distortion · mishear · misquote · misrecord · omission
Check writing for mistakes
- editModify written material
- verifyConfirm accuracy or truth
- compareAssess relative likeness
- erratumDocumented publishing mistake
redact · revision · cross-check · correction · accuracy · review · double-check · errata
Original text before publication
- scribalOf professional copyists
- copyistDocument duplicator by hand
- handwritingManual letter formation
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
stenotype · typist · calligraphy · notation · longhand · note-taking · secretarial · clerical
dictation
Oral text for writing
- captioningAdding text to media
- closed-captioningOnscreen transcription of audio
- stenographyCompressed symbolic writing system
mishear · playback · audio · recording · deposition · testimony · minutes · verbatim · subtitle · interpreter
typo
Printing mistake
- misprintTypographical error
- inaccuracyLack of precision
- slipMinor error or misstep
blunder · erratum · oversight · garble · distortion · mishear · misquote · misrecord · omission · flub
proofread
Check writing for mistakes
erratum · redact · revision · cross-check · correction · accuracy · review · double-check · errata · amendment
manuscript
Original text before publication
- scribalOf professional copyists
- copyistDocument duplicator by hand
- handwritingManual letter formation
shorthand · stenotype · typist · calligraphy · notation · longhand · note-taking · secretarial · clerical