I. ˈskript noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin scriptum thing written, from neuter of scriptus, past participle of scribere to write — more at scribe
1.
a. : something written : text
ancient philosophers whose scripts they had diligently studied — Erwin Schrödinger
b. : an original or principal instrument or document (as a will or codicil) when executed with copies or a copy when the original is lost
c.
(1) : manuscript 2
(2) : the written text of a stage play, screenplay, or radio or television broadcast ; specifically : the typescript or mimeographed or published text of a stage play, screenplay, or radio or television broadcast
2.
a. : a printed letter similar to a handwritten letter — sometimes used of letters that join each other and thereby distinguished from cursive
b. : written characters : handwriting
drew a sheet of paper to him and began to cover it with his thin irritable script — Ngaio Marsh
some of the letters were printed capitals, others were in script — E.D.Radin
c. : a set of characters used in writing one or more languages : alphabet
written in a script which consists entirely of consonants — T.H.Gaster
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
1. : to prepare a script for
has his program scripted, though eventually he plans to work into an ad-lib routine — Newsweek
2. : to prepare a script from : adapt for the stage, screen, or broadcasting
script a novel into a movie
III. abbreviation
scriptural; scripture
IV. transitive verb
: to provide carefully considered details for (as a plan of action)
an event carefully scripted to attract attention