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transcribe

Description

Amazon Transcribe offers three main types of batch transcription: Standard , Medical , and Call Analytics .

  • Standard transcriptions are the most common option. Refer to for details.
  • Medical transcriptions are tailored to medical professionals and incorporate medical terms. A common use case for this service is transcribing doctor-patient dialogue into after-visit notes. Refer to for details.
  • Call Analytics transcriptions are designed for use with call center audio on two different channels; if you’re looking for insight into customer service calls, use this option. Refer to for details.