Manuscript means a handwritten or typewritten document, especially one that is not yet published. For example, an author might submit a manuscript to a publisher in order to get it published.
In the context of writing, transcribing and manuscripts are related in that a manuscript is often the result of transcribing someone's spoken words. However, a manuscript can also be created by someone writing directly from their own thoughts, without first speaking them aloud.
Here is a table summarizing the key differences between transcribe and manuscript:
| Feature | Transcribe | Manuscript |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Write or type out something that was originally spoken or recorded | Handwritten or typewritten document, especially one that is not yet published |
| Source material | Spoken words | Author's thoughts |
| Format | Written or typed | Handwritten or typed |
| Publication status | Not necessarily published | Not necessarily published |