scribed
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Definition of scribed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
appearanceTECH.marked with lines or scratchesTECH.
  • The scribed surface showed precise measurements.
etched scored
2.
artRareengraved or inscribed with textRare
  • The scribed plaque was mounted on the wall.
engraved etched inscribed
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Origin of scribed

Latin, scribere (to write)

Examples of scribed in a sentence

  • Each scribed mark indicated a specific measurement.
  • The scribed stone marked the entrance to the ancient temple.
  • Each scribed invitation was handcrafted by the artist.

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  1. French:rayé, gravé, ...
  2. German:gekerbt, graviert, ...
  3. Italian:inciso, scritto, ...
  4. Spanish:marcado, grabado, ...
  5. Portuguese:marcado, gravado, ...
  6. Chinese:刻划的, 刻有文字的, ...
  7. Japanese:刻まれた, 彫られた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَطَّط, مَنْقُوش, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסוּמָן, חָרוּט, ...
  10. Russian:начерченный, гравированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:позначений, вигравіруваний, ...
  12. Hindi:रेखांकित, उकेरा हुआ, ...
scribe
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Definition of scribe - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
modern usageDatedwriter or journalistDated
  • She worked as a scribe for a major newspaper..
author reporter
2.
historical writingperson who writes documents by hand professionally
  • The scribe carefully copied the ancient manuscript.
amanuensis copyist
3.
religious scholarDatedrecognized scholar and teacher of Jewish lawDated
  • The scribe explained the ancient texts to the students.
scholar teacher

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
writingDatedwrite or record informationDated
  • She scribed the details in her notebook.
inscribe record
2.
engravingRareengrave or inscribe text or designsRare
  • He scribed his name on the metal plate.
engrave etch
3.
carpentryTECH.cut to fit an irregular surfaceTECH.
  • They scribed the baseboard to fit the uneven floor.
carve shape
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Origin of scribe

Latin, scribere (to write)

Examples of scribe in a sentence

  • As a scribe, he covered many important stories.
  • The scribe's work was crucial in preserving history.
  • In medieval times, a scribe was highly respected.
  • The scribe recorded the events meticulously.
  • A respected scribe taught the community about the laws.
  • He scribed the ancient text onto parchment.

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  1. French:scribe, noter, ...
  2. German:Schreiber, notieren, ...
  3. Italian:scrittore, scrivere, ...
  4. Spanish:periodista, escribir, ...
  5. Portuguese:jornalista, escrever, ...
  6. Chinese:记者, 写, ...
  7. Japanese:ライター, 書き留める, ...
  8. Arabic:كَاتِب, دَوَّنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כּוֹתֵב, לִרְשׁוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:писатель, записывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:письменник, записувати, ...
  12. Hindi:लेखक, लिखना, ...
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