What is Stenography and How is it Used?

Stenography is a technique of writing or typing quickly and efficiently, using abbreviations and symbols to represent common words or phrases. It is often used by court reporters, who need to transcribe spoken testimony at high speeds.
What is the purpose of stenography?
The purpose of stenography is to enable the rapid recording of spoken language, typically in legal proceedings or other situations where accurate and complete records are essential. By using abbreviations and symbols, stenographers can capture spoken language quickly and efficiently, allowing for a more accurate and complete record of the spoken words.
What are some common abbreviations used in stenography?
Some common abbreviations used in stenography include:
* "w/" for "with"
* "b/f" for "before"
* "n/a" for "not applicable"
* "etc." for "et cetera"
* "i.e." for "id est" (meaning "that is to say")
* "e.g." for "exempli gratia" (meaning "for example")
* "&" for "and"
* "vs." for "versus"
* "v." for "versus"
* "h/w" for "hearing/writing"
* "d/c" for "dismissed with prejudice"
* "n.s." for "no sentence"
* "n.r." for "no record"
* "o/b" for "on behalf of"
* "p/t" for "part time"
* "p/a" for "pro hac vice" (meaning "for this purpose only")
* "s/t" for "speaking to"
* "w/o" for "without"

These are just a few examples, and there are many more abbreviations used in stenography depending on the specific context and the preferences of the stenographer.