Meaning & use
Screenplay
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The written text of a film, including dialogue, action, and scene descriptions.
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The director praised the screenplay for its sharp, realistic dialogue.
She spent two years writing the screenplay before it was finally produced.
A note on using this word
Unlike a stage play, a screenplay follows a specific industry format, including scene headings and camera directions, meant to guide film production.
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