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manuscript

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmænjəskrɪpt/ · UK /ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/

Forms: manuscripts

manuscript means: The original text of a book or article that an author sends to be checked and published.

noun

UNPUBLISHED WORKB2

The original text of a book or article that an author sends to be checked and published.

  • She sent her manuscript to a publisher.
  • The editor returned the manuscript with comments.
  • Have you finished revising your manuscripts?

Similar words: draft

Common phrases: submit a manuscript, manuscript draft, finished manuscript

HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENTB2

A book or document written by hand or typed individually, rather than printed in many copies.

  • The museum owns an ancient manuscript.
  • These manuscripts were written by monks.
  • She carefully turned the pages of the handwritten manuscript.

Common phrases: ancient manuscript, medieval manuscript, illuminated manuscript

adjective

HANDWRITTENC2

Written by hand rather than printed.

  • The archive holds several manuscript letters.
  • She studied the manuscript notes in the margin.
  • A manuscript copy survived after the printed editions disappeared.

Similar words: handwritten

Opposites: printed

Common phrases: manuscript notes, manuscript copy, manuscript text

Questions about manuscript

What does manuscript mean?

The original text of a book or article that an author sends to be checked and published.

What is manuscript in other languages?

Türkçe: kitap taslağı · Español: manuscrito · Français: manuscrit · Deutsch: Manuskript · Italiano: manoscritto · 日本語: 原稿

How do you pronounce manuscript?

In American English /ˈmænjəskrɪpt/; in British English /ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/.

How do you use manuscript in a sentence?

She sent her manuscript to a publisher. The editor returned the manuscript with comments.

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