shorthand

A mode of reporting speeches without using shorthand, -- a number of reporters, each in succession, taking down three or four words.

A representation of sounds by distinctive characters; commonly, a system of shorthand writing invented by Isaac Pitman, or a modification of his system, much used by reporters. n

English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)

n English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897) n someone who works in a coal mine

The signs, abbreviations, letters, or characters standing for words, shorthand, etc., in ancient manuscripts, or on coins, medals, etc.