Disabled students often make use of a scribe for the purposes of examinations where a computer is unavailable or inaccessible The scribe handwrites or types a manuscript of the information that is relayed to them through speech or in some cases sign language (e g deaf students) It is recommended that the scribe receives some training in the method so that for instance they do not try to interpret what the student communicates and that the student practices dictating before using the method in an examination situation
in ancient Egyptian times a scribe was responsible for all design and drawing of images including the representation of the pharaohs, gods and hieroglyphs
To cut (anything) in such a way as to fit closely to a somewhat irregular surface, as a baseboard to a floor which is out of level, a board to the curves of a molding, or the like; so called because the workman marks, or scribes, with the compasses the line that he afterwards cuts
To etch or remove part of the emulsion on a negative; done to produce a neat, uniform line to top
Trim to fit exactly to a wall Usually done with scribe moulding where a cabinet back meets a wall that is out of square