Stenographer vs. Typist — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Stenographer and Typist

One skilled in stenography, especially one employed to transcribe court proceedings verbatim.

One who operates a typewriter.

Someone skilled in the transcription of speech (for example, a secretary who takes dictation).

A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.

One who is skilled in stenography; a writer of shorthand.

A person who operates a typewriting machine; a typewriter.

Someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)

Someone paid to operate a typewriter