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Term: Scriptwriter

Definition:

A scriptwriter is a person who writes scripts for movies, television shows, plays, or any other form of visual storytelling.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A scriptwriter is a professional who creates the written dialogue, stage directions, and plotlines for a film or play.

Example sentence: The talented scriptwriter won several awards for her brilliant screenplay.

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Sense 2 - Noun (Local usage):

In certain regions, a scriptwriter is known as a screenplay writer.

Example sentence: John aspires to become a successful scriptwriter and dreams of writing screenplays for Hollywood.

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Sense 3 - Noun (Popular usage):

In informal conversations, a scriptwriter is sometimes referred to as a scripter.

Example sentence: The talented scriptwriter landed a job as a scripter in a renowned TV network.

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Sense 4 - Verb:

The term scriptwriter can also be used as a verb to describe the act of writing or preparing a script.

Example sentence: Mary scriptwriters her ideas before turning them into screenplays.

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