transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpɪtəns ]
n. 1 a scanty or meagre allowance, remuneration, etc. (paid him a mere pittance). 2 a small number or amount. 3 hist. a pious bequest to a religious house for extra food etc. [ME f. OF pitance f. med.L pi(e)tantia f. L pietas PITY]