transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈpre-shən, dē- ]
noun
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : the angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon
b. : the size of an angle of depression
2. : an act of depressing or a state of being depressed: as
a. : a pressing down : lowering
b.
(1) : a state of feeling sad : dejection
(2) : a psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal tendencies
c.
(1) : a reduction in activity, amount, quality, or force
(2) : a lowering of vitality or functional activity
3. : a depressed place or part : hollow
4. : low 1b
5. : a period of low general economic activity marked especially by rising levels of unemployment