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Transcript is a record of a student's academic coursework and grades.

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Long definition: A transcript is an official document that provides a comprehensive record of a student's academic performance and achievements at an educational institution. It typically includes details such as courses taken, grades earned, credit hours completed and degrees conferred. Transcripts serve as a vital tool for educational institutions, employers and other organizations to assess a student's educational background and qualifications. They are often required as part of college applications, job applications and professional licensing processes.

Etymology: The word transcript comes from the Latin word "transcriptum", which means "a written copy" or "something copied". It reflects the nature of the document as a copy or record of a student's academic history.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Academic Record
• Educational Transcript
• Grade Report

Examples of Use:

• She requested her high school transcript to submit with her college applications.
• The university provided him with an official transcript that included details of all his completed courses.
• Employers often require job candidates to provide their academic transcripts to verify their qualifications.

Translations:
Spanish: Expediente Académico
French: Relevé de Notes
German: Zeugnis
Italian: Trascrizione
Portuguese: Histórico Escolar
Japanese: 成績証明書 (Seiseki Shōmeisho)
Chinese (Simplified): 成绩单 (Chéngjī Dān)
Hindi: प्रशासन (Prashasan)

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