1. A method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
   "steno is a form of tachygraphy used by many secretaries";
   - shorthand, stenography, tachygraphy
    
2. The act or art of writing in shorthand
   "Court reporters use steno to record legal proceedings verbatim";
   - stenography
    
3. Someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
   "The steno recorded every word of the courtroom proceedings";
   - stenographer, amanuensis, shorthand typist

Derived forms: stenos

Type of: hand, handwriting, script, secretarial assistant, secretary, writing

Encyclopedia: Steno, Salamis