transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprē-ˌfekt ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin praefectus, from past participle of praeficere to place at the head of, from prae- + facere to make — more at do
Date: 14th century
1. : any of various high officials or magistrates of differing functions and ranks in ancient Rome
2. : a chief officer or chief magistrate
3. : a student monitor in a usually private school