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Term: Ammanuensis

Description:

An ammanuensis is a person who assists in writing, transcribing, or copying documents, typically done in a professional or clerical capacity.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, an ammanuensis refers to a professional or skilled person who helps in writing or transcribing documents.

Example sentence: The lawyer hired an ammanuensis to transcribe the witness's statement.

Sense 2:

As a noun, an ammanuensis can also refer to a scribe or secretary who serves as a personal assistant to a public figure or influential individual.

Example sentence: The CEO always had his ammanuensis by his side to take notes during important meetings.

Sense 3:

As an adjective, ammanuensis can describe something popular or widely accepted in a particular locality.

Example sentence: The band gained ammanuensis popularity in their hometown after their performance at the local music festival.

Sense 4:

As a verb, to ammanuensis means to transcribe or write something down, especially in a careful and precise manner.

Example sentence: The historian meticulously ammanuensed the ancient manuscript, ensuring an accurate reproduction.

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