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 WebElsa 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
Pine co-wrote the script with Ian Gotler and stars in the title role as goofy Darren Barrenman, a.k.a.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
Antisemitism and fascist ideology are surging—and that trend is driving Hollywood’s demand for Holocaust scripts—as Jews weigh the morality of Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza.
—TIME, 8 May 2024
Earlier in the day on May 1, Parker posted her own photos of several season 3 scripts, tagging her costars Kristin Davis (Charlotte), Cynthia Nixon (Miranda), Mario Cantone (Anthony), Nicole Ari Parker (Lisa), Sarita Choudhury (Seema) and Katerina Tannenbaum (Lisette).
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The short clip finds Thing hauling a wheelbarrow full of scripts down a long hallway and dishing them out to the show’s returning and new cast members.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
Psychiatric diagnosis, wrapped in scientific authority and tinged with essentialist undertones, offers a potent script.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
Mohr, working from a script by Tyler Burton Smith and Arend Remmers, has fun fleshing out these baroque villains.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
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
True-crime shows — whether scripted or documentary — are almost always depressing, but seeing the perpetrators caught and held accountable can make the experience more bearable.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
The 2022 film was directed by Ahn Tae-jin and scripted by Ahn, Bang Soo-in and Hyun Gyu-ri.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Some people think everything is rigged or scripted.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
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
Pine co-wrote the script with Ian Gotler and stars in the title role as goofy Darren Barrenman, a.k.a.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
Antisemitism and fascist ideology are surging—and that trend is driving Hollywood’s demand for Holocaust scripts—as Jews weigh the morality of Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza.
—TIME, 8 May 2024
Earlier in the day on May 1, Parker posted her own photos of several season 3 scripts, tagging her costars Kristin Davis (Charlotte), Cynthia Nixon (Miranda), Mario Cantone (Anthony), Nicole Ari Parker (Lisa), Sarita Choudhury (Seema) and Katerina Tannenbaum (Lisette).
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The short clip finds Thing hauling a wheelbarrow full of scripts down a long hallway and dishing them out to the show’s returning and new cast members.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
Psychiatric diagnosis, wrapped in scientific authority and tinged with essentialist undertones, offers a potent script.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
Mohr, working from a script by Tyler Burton Smith and Arend Remmers, has fun fleshing out these baroque villains.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Verb
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
True-crime shows — whether scripted or documentary — are almost always depressing, but seeing the perpetrators caught and held accountable can make the experience more bearable.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
The 2022 film was directed by Ahn Tae-jin and scripted by Ahn, Bang Soo-in and Hyun Gyu-ri.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Some people think everything is rigged or scripted.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
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