Stenographers often
work in courthouses.
Stenographers are also known as court reporters. They're required to take notes verbatim of conversations and speeches, such as in a courtroom setting. Because most people talk faster than they write, stenographers take notes in shorthand.
Definition
A stenographer transcribes dictation in shorthand, e.g., in a courtroom trial. Stenographers are usually employed in courtrooms. Stenographers can also be used in other settings such as meetings and conferences.
Word Origin
The prefix "steno" means "narrow" or "small" and the suffix "graph" means to write or record.
Function
Stenographers often use machines called stenographs to take notes. Stenographs are similar to typewriters, but are especially designed for taking shorthand notes. Some also use voice-captioning software to do their job.
Education
Depending on the type of stenography, a professional stenographer can expect to spend at least one year in school. On average, it takes 33 months to become a real-time court reporter.
Wages
As of May 2008, stenographers earned $49,710 on average.
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