Stenography
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The practice of transcribing speech (primarily for later dictation or testimony), usually using shorthand.
Shorthand
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A compendious and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols, for letters, words, etc.; short writing; stenography; phonographyany brief or shortened way of saying or doing something
Example sentence: When you play the same character for a long time, you have a shorthand. You get onto the set, you put on your outfit and two-thirds of your work is done because you've built on that work for so many years.