A stenographer is a person who specializes in taking dictation and transcribing it into written form. The term 'stenographer' is derived from the Greek words for 'NARROW' and 'WRITING, ' and is often shortened to 'steno.' A noter is a person who takes notes during meetings or other events, usually for the purpose of creating a record of what was said. Both stenographers and noters are important roles in many businesses and organizations.