manuscript meaning

The word 'manuscript' means a written document, especially one that is not yet published.

manuscript :

manuscript, document

noun

▪ The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.

▪ The author gave her document to the publisher.

▪ The manuscript was long and detailed.

▪ The document was big and thorough.

paraphrasing

▪ text – written work

▪ script – written document

manuscript

manuscript :

handwritten, written by hand

adjective

▪ The manuscript version is handwritten.

▪ The handwritten version is done by hand.

▪ The manuscript notes are clear.

▪ The handwritten notes are easy to read.

paraphrasing

▪ manuscript – handwritten

▪ written – created in writing

Pronunciation

manuscript [ˈmæn.jʊ.skrɪpt]

The stress is on 'man' and sounds like 'man-yoo-script'.

manuscript [ˈmæn.jʊ.skrɪpt]

The pronunciation remains the same for both parts of speech.

Common phrases and grammar about manuscript

manuscript - Common meaning

noun
manuscript, document
adjective
handwritten, written by hand

Part of Speech Changes for "manuscript"

▪ manuscript (noun) – a written document, especially one for publication.

▪ manuscript (adjective) – written by hand.

Common Expressions with "manuscript"

▪ submit a manuscript – to send a written work for review.

▪ edit a manuscript – to make changes to a written work.

▪ review a manuscript – to read and give feedback on a written work.

▪ publish a manuscript – to print or distribute a written work.

Important examples of manuscript in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, manuscript often refers to a draft or written work that is not yet published.

▪The writer sent her manuscript to the editor.
▪The writer gave her draft to the editor.

Example of a confusing word: script (written text for a play or broadcast)

▪The writer sent her script to the editor.
▪The writer gave her screenplay to the editor.
"Manuscript" refers to a draft or unpublished written work, typically used for books or articles. In the sentence "The writer sent her manuscript to the editor," it correctly implies that the writer is submitting a draft for review. "Script," on the other hand, refers to the written text for a play, movie, or broadcast and is contextually different from "manuscript." While both involve written texts, they serve different purposes and contexts. Thus, "manuscript" is the correct choice in this context.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Manuscript can be used as both a noun and an adjective, often describing a written document.

▪The manuscript was ready for printing.
▪The written document was ready for printing.

manuscript

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

manuscript copy

'written version', used to describe a draft of a work.

▪The manuscript copy needs more edits.
▪The written version needs more changes.

handwritten manuscript

means 'written by hand', used to describe a document that is not typed.

▪She wrote a handwritten manuscript for her story.
▪She created a written by hand version of her story.

Differences between similar words and manuscript

manuscript

,

document

differences

Manuscript refers to a written draft, while document can refer to any written record.

manuscript
▪The manuscript was submitted to the publisher.
▪The draft was sent to the publisher.
document
▪The document was filed in the office.
▪The record was kept in the office.

manuscript

,

text

differences

Manuscript is a specific type of text, usually a draft, while text can refer to any written content.

manuscript
▪The manuscript was long and detailed.
▪The written content was easy to understand.
text
▪The text was simple and clear.
▪The written content was easy to understand.

Words with the same origin as manuscript

The origin of manuscript

The word manuscript comes from the Latin 'manu scriptus', meaning 'written by hand'.

Word structure

The parts are: 'manu' (hand), 'script' (to write), so manuscript means 'written by hand'.

Words with the same origin

The root of manuscript is script (to write). Words with the same root include describe (to write about), prescription (a written order), transcript (a written copy), and inscribe (to write on).

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