script

noun

UK/skrɪpt/
US/skrɪpt/

Definitions of script noun

text

  1. B2Countable

    The written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech.

    • The screenwriter wrote the script for a film about social justice.

    • She studied the script carefully in preparation for the upcoming performance.

    • The script for the radio drama was exceptionally well-written and engaging.

writing

  1. C2Uncountable

    A system of characters used for writing a particular language.

    • Many ancient scripts, like hieroglyphics, have been deciphered.

    • When learning Chinese, I need to memorize the strokes of each character in the script.

    • This document uses an unrecognizable script that requires expert analysis.

  2. CountableUncountable

    Handwriting, particularly when it is elegant or well-formed.

    • She received a letter written in a beautiful, flowing script.

    • He signed his name with a fluid cursive script, showing his unique style.

    • The ancient manuscript showcases the elegant script of that era.

computer

  1. CountableUncountablecomputingspecialized

    A programming language used for creating dynamic web content on the internet.

    • The website uses a script to handle user interactions.

    • Developers use various scripting languages to implement different web functionalities.

    • This script can automate repetitive tasks.

exam

  1. Countable

    A student's written answer paper from an exam.

    • The professor gave feedback to the students after marking all the scripts.

    • The students were asked to hand in their scripts after the exam.

    • The teacher collected all the scripts immediately after the exam.

medicine

  1. Countable

    A written prescription from a doctor for medicine or drugs.

    • The doctor gave him a script to take to the pharmacy.

    • After seeing the doctor, I had to go to the pharmacy to fill my script.

    • She handed her script to the pharmacist.

verb

UK/skrɪpt/
US/skrɪpt/

Definitions of script verb

  1. Transitive

    To write the script for a film, play, broadcast, or speech.

    • She scripted a documentary about space exploration.

    • They are looking for a talented writer to script the new play.

    • Much of the show was improvised, not scripted.