transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]
Date: 1761
1. : one that is weak or that falls behind in ability or achievement ; especially chiefly British : an ailing company
2. : an elected official or group continuing to hold political office during the period between the election and the inauguration of a successor
3. : one whose position or term of office will soon end
• lame-duck ˈlām-ˈdək adjective