plural scripts
1
a
: something written : text
b
: an original or principal instrument or document
c(1)
(2)
: the written text of a stage play, screenplay, or broadcast
specifically
: the one used in production or performance
2
a
: a style of printed letters that resembles handwriting
b
: written characters : handwriting
c
: alphabet
3
: a plan of action
4
computing
: a sequence of instructions or commands for a computer to execute
especially
: one that automates a small task (such as assembling or sorting a set of data)
Two engineers, a biologist and a zoologist wrote a computer script that downloaded the lyrics, band names and genre categories from all songs on the website www.metalkingdom.net. —
Fedor Zarkhin
Fedor Zarkhin
scripted; scripting; scripts
1
: to prepare a script for or from
2
: to provide carefully considered details for (such as a plan of action)
an event carefully scripted to attract attention
Synonyms
Examples of script in a Sentence
Noun (1)
has a neat, careful script with delicate loops
sold two scripts to the movie studio
sending a thank-you note in script—and not just an e-mail—is the only proper way to express one's gratitude
Verb
I scripted three episodes of the show.
The discussion couldn't have gone better if we had scripted it.
The trip didn't go as scripted.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
These apps have tools for tracking characters, lines of dialogue, locations, and so forth, not to mention auto-formatting, which ensures the people producing a script can understand it.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Understanding that motifs from seals are directly related to the pictographs that would eventually lay the foundation for the first writing system shows how meaning was transferred from motifs to script, the study authors said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
My guiding principle was to do good work with a good script and a good director.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
These apps have tools for tracking characters, lines of dialogue, locations, and so forth, not to mention auto-formatting, which ensures the people producing a script can understand it.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
The John Logan scripted biopic takes a look at the complicated legendary recording artist from his human side to the his public and private struggles.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Understanding that motifs from seals are directly related to the pictographs that would eventually lay the foundation for the first writing system shows how meaning was transferred from motifs to script, the study authors said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Script.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/script. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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