script

noun
UK: /skrɪpt/
US: /skrɪpt/

  1. The words of a play, film, broadcast, or speech.

    1. The actors are learning the script for the play. [ ] [ ]
    2. The script was well-written, but the acting made the movie exceptional, showcasing the power of collaborative art. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular system of writing; a set of letters or characters used for writing a language.

    1. The ancient script is hard to read. [ ] [ ]
    2. Deciphering the ancient script revealed secrets that had been hidden for centuries, changing our understanding of history. [ ] [ ]

  3. A computer program or sequence of instructions that is carried out by another program or scripting engine.

    1. I need to write a script to automate this task. [ ] [ ]
    2. The security vulnerability was exploited by a malicious script, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

handwriting scenario program screenplay text
script verb

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

    1. She is scripting a new movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's scripting a documentary about climate change, aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues. [ ] [ ]

  2. To predetermine or plan out in detail.

    1. The company had the whole event scripted. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt that her life was being scripted by her parents, leaving her no room for personal choices. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "script" in English means: The words of a play, film, broadcast, or speech., A particular system of writing; a set of letters or characters used for writing a language., A computer program or sequence of instructions that is carried out by another program or scripting engine..

The phonetic transcription of "script" is /skrɪpt/ in British English and /skrɪpt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "script": handwriting, scenario, program, screenplay, text.

Example usage of "script": "The actors are learning the script for the play.". More examples on the page.