Transcription is the process of converting audio or video recordings into written or digital text. It involves recording, copying, and recording the audio or video content. The first step in transcription is to RECORD the audio or video content, which is done with six letters: RECORD. The second step is to COPY the content, which is done with four letters: COPY. The third and final step is to RECORD the content, which is done with nine letters: RECORDING.