means A written or printed copy of something originally spoken, broadcast, or recorded — or an official record of a student's coursework and grades.

from From Latin 'transcriptum,' the neuter past participle of 'transcribere' — to write across or write over — built from 'trans-' (across) and 'scribere' (to write). It came into English through Old French, and at its heart sits the simple, slightly thankless act of copying something from one place to another, word by faithful word.