script
1 of 3noun (1)
ˈskript 
plural scripts
1
a
: something written : text
b
: an original or principal instrument or document
c(1)
: manuscript sense 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. 
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2 of 3verb
scripted; scripting; scripts
transitive verb
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
script
3 of 3noun (2)
: prescription sense 4a
Synonyms
Noun (1)
- hand
- handwriting
- penmanship
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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.
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Latin scriptum thing written, from neuter of scriptus, past participle of scribere to write — more at scribe
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1887, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing script
Kids Definition
script
noun
ˈskript
1
: the written form of a play or movie or the lines to be said by a performer
2
: handwriting
Medical Definition
script
noun
ˈskript
: prescription sense 1
scripts
noun
1
as in handwritings
the form or style of a particular person's writing has a neat, careful script with delicate loops Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- handwritings
- scribbles
- signatures
- hen tracks
- hands
- copperplates
- hen scratches
- autographs
- scrawls
- cursives
- prints
- scratches
- penmanships
- running hands
- cacographies
- backhands
- John Hancocks
- John Henrys
2
as in screenplays
the written form of a story prepared for film production sold two scripts to the movie studio Synonyms & Similar Words
- screenplays
- scenarios
- texts
- stories
- shooting scripts
3
as in calligraphies
writing done by hand sending a thank-you note in script—and not just an e-mail—is the only proper way to express one's gratitude Synonyms & Similar Words
- calligraphies
- manuscripts
- handwritings
- letterings
- longhands
- shorthands
- phonographies
- stenographies
- penmanships
- stenos
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- types
- prints
- typewritings