stenography

== English == === Etymology === From steno- (“narrow”) +‎ -graphy. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /stɪˈnɒɡɹəfi/ (US) IPA(key): /stəˈnɑɡɹəfi/, /stɛˈnɑɡɹəfi/ Rhymes: -ɒɡɹəfi === Noun === stenography (usually uncountable, plural stenographies) The practice of transcribing speech (primarily for later dictation or testimony), usually using shorthand ==== Usage notes ==== This word is often confused with steganography, the practice of hiding a secret message in an innocuous communication to avoid detection ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === stenography on Wikipedia.Wikipedia