manuscript
word
/ˈmænjəsˌkɹɪpt/
MAN-yuh-skript
/mˈænjuːskɹˌɪpt/
MAN-yoo-skript
Definition
A manuscript is a document, book, or piece of writing that is usually handwritten or typed, especially before being published or printed.
Usage & Nuances
'Manuscript' is often used in academic, literary, or historical contexts. It refers to works before publishing; old hand-copied documents are also called manuscripts. Don't confuse with 'script' (film/theatre only).
Spanish: manuscritoPortuguese (BR): manuscritoPortuguese (PT): manuscritoChinese (Simplified): 手稿 - 原稿Chinese (Traditional): 手稿 - 原稿Hindi: पांडुलिपिArabic: مخطوطةBengali: হস্তলিখিত - পান্ডুলিপিRussian: рукописьJapanese: 原稿 - 手稿Vietnamese: bản thảoKorean: 원고Turkish: el yazması - müsvedde (yayınlanmamış metin)Urdu: مسودہ - قلمی نسخہIndonesian: manuskrip
Example Sentences
The editor made many changes to her manuscript before publishing it.
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She found an old manuscript in the library.
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The author sent his manuscript to the publisher.
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Some manuscripts are written by hand.
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The museum is displaying a rare manuscript from the 15th century.
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After months of hard work, my manuscript was finally accepted!
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