transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈtrak-shən ]
noun
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : the action or process of contracting : the state of being contracted
b. : the shortening and thickening of a functioning muscle or muscle fiber
c. : a reduction in business activity or growth
2. : a shortening of a word, syllable, or word group by omission of a sound or letter ; also : a form produced by such shortening
• con·trac·tion·al -shnəl, -shə-n ə l adjective
• con·trac·tive kən-ˈtrak-tiv, ˈkän-ˌ adjective
• con·trac·tion·ary kən-ˈtrak-shə-ˌner-ē adjective