plural scripts
1
a
: something written : text
b
: an original or principal instrument or document
c(1)
(2)
: the written text of a stage play, screenplay, or broadcast
specifically
: the one used in production or performance
2
a
: a style of printed letters that resembles handwriting
b
: written characters : handwriting
c
: alphabet
3
: a plan of action
4
computing
: a sequence of instructions or commands for a computer to execute
especially
: one that automates a small task (such as assembling or sorting a set of data)
Two engineers, a biologist and a zoologist wrote a computer script that downloaded the lyrics, band names and genre categories from all songs on the website www.metalkingdom.net. —
Fedor Zarkhin
Fedor Zarkhin
scripted; scripting; scripts
1
: to prepare a script for or from
2
: to provide carefully considered details for (such as a plan of action)
an event carefully scripted to attract attention
Synonyms
Examples of script in a Sentence
Noun (1)
has a neat, careful script with delicate loops
sold two scripts to the movie studio
sending a thank-you note in script—and not just an e-mail—is the only proper way to express one's gratitude
Verb
I scripted three episodes of the show.
The discussion couldn't have gone better if we had scripted it.
The trip didn't go as scripted.
Recent Examples on the WebBorys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
The names that are scrolling as Shaun is giving the TED talk, were those actual patient names from the show, or was there another significance to those names?
Shore: Actual patient names from scripts past.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 22 May 2024
The upload included a picture of two scripts from a table read dated April 30.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
This script reads an image file, sets up a text prompt, and uses the xAI SDK to generate a response.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 21 May 2024
Now a larger audience will be able to see this touching tale of a lonely dog who assembles a robot in ’80s Manhattan—and appreciate its entirely dialogue-free script.
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 21 May 2024
If the script followed that of the first six games of the series, the Nuggets were on to the Western Conference finals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
Melin’s sales team will introduce the prestige project with a sizzle reel, script and all designs.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 May 2024
Author Casey McQuiston, who wrote the novel on which the film is based, will team up with the film's screenwriter and director, Matthew López, to write the script.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 May 2024
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Both Paul and Tyson appeared at a press conference in Arlington, Texas, addressing speculation that the fight was scripted and exchanging verbal jabs ahead of the fight.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2024
While all their lines were scripted — nothing was left to chance — Parsons and Bialik deliver the sharpest, wittiest dialogue in the finale.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Disney said in March that those numbers were the best worldwide debut to date for a general entertainment scripted series (i.e., one that doesn’t fall under the Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Branded TV, Pixar or National Geographic banners).
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
The nail-biting ending seemed so thrilling that it must have been scripted, right?
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 May 2024
The film is scripted by Mak Tin Shu and is produced by Kong, Frank Hui and Shan Tam.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Comedy Central doesn’t do any more original [scripted] content, but that was the place where a young writer, director, actor and stand-up would get their start.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
In court, Durst’s lawyers accuse the series as being just as scripted as All Good Things.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
David Koepp, the original screenwriter of Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, penned the script for the new installment, whose plot details are being kept hidden in a can of Barbasol.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
The names that are scrolling as Shaun is giving the TED talk, were those actual patient names from the show, or was there another significance to those names?
Shore: Actual patient names from scripts past.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 22 May 2024
The upload included a picture of two scripts from a table read dated April 30.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
This script reads an image file, sets up a text prompt, and uses the xAI SDK to generate a response.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 21 May 2024
Now a larger audience will be able to see this touching tale of a lonely dog who assembles a robot in ’80s Manhattan—and appreciate its entirely dialogue-free script.
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 21 May 2024
If the script followed that of the first six games of the series, the Nuggets were on to the Western Conference finals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
Melin’s sales team will introduce the prestige project with a sizzle reel, script and all designs.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 May 2024
Author Casey McQuiston, who wrote the novel on which the film is based, will team up with the film's screenwriter and director, Matthew López, to write the script.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 May 2024
Verb
And despite industry headwinds, confident local indie producers are launching new ventures, including Michelle Mama and Bill Taylor, who are opening their boutique production company Gay Agenda, with a slate of feature films and scripted, factual TV and digital series aimed at gay audiences.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Both Paul and Tyson appeared at a press conference in Arlington, Texas, addressing speculation that the fight was scripted and exchanging verbal jabs ahead of the fight.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2024
While all their lines were scripted — nothing was left to chance — Parsons and Bialik deliver the sharpest, wittiest dialogue in the finale.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Disney said in March that those numbers were the best worldwide debut to date for a general entertainment scripted series (i.e., one that doesn’t fall under the Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Branded TV, Pixar or National Geographic banners).
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
The nail-biting ending seemed so thrilling that it must have been scripted, right?
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 May 2024
The film is scripted by Mak Tin Shu and is produced by Kong, Frank Hui and Shan Tam.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Comedy Central doesn’t do any more original [scripted] content, but that was the place where a young writer, director, actor and stand-up would get their start.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
In court, Durst’s lawyers accuse the series as being just as scripted as All Good Things.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
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