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Teleplay

/ˈtɛləˌpleɪ/

(authorship) A script formatted like a screenplay, but written to be made into an episode of a television show.

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noun
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    (authorship) A script formatted like a screenplay, but written to be made into an episode of a television show.

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screenplaynoun(authorship, cinematography) A script for a movie or a television show; especially, the former specifically.
telescriptnounSynonym of teleplay.
playscriptnounThe script for a theatrical play.
scriptmentnoun(cinematography) A written work by a movie or television screenwriter that combines elements of a script and treatment, especially the dialogue elements, which are formatted the same as in a screenplay.
screenwritingnoun(uncountable) The art of writing screenplays.
spec scriptnoun(film, literature) A screenplay for a movie that is written on spec and then purchased or sold on the open market, as opposed to one commissioned by a studio or production company.
scriptwritingnounThe writing of scripts, usually for film or television.
filmscriptnounThe screenplay for a film.
scenarionounAn outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.
outlinenounA general description of some subject.
telefilmnounA film made for television.
coscreenplaynounA jointly written screenplay.
tapescriptnounA transcript of a tape recording.
propertynounSomething that is owned.
scriptnoun(countable) The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
stageplaynounA play written to be performed on the stage.
vid litnoun(informal) Traditional written literature adapted as television drama.
booknounA collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
pitchfestnounAn event where writers can pitch ideas for television series.
television seriesnounA television program which consists of several episodes that are broadcast at regular intervals.

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