script

English

/skɹɪpt/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) A writing; a written document.
  • Written characters; style of writing.
  • (typography) Type made in imitation of handwriting.
  • (countable) 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.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English scrit borrowed from Old French escrit derived from Latin scriptum (that which is written, written thing).

Origin

Latin

scriptum

Gloss

that which is written, written thing

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