Fact · Dictation
180words per minute (company claim)
A court reporting company says a trained voice writer can sustain accuracy above 95 percent at speeds above 180 words per minute.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“A trained voice writer can sustain accuracy above 95% at speeds exceeding 180 words per minute”
The Mask Question: What To Know About Voice Writing, Grace Johnston, Steno (court reporting company), Steno Brief, 2026, Section on accuracy and certification.
Open the original- What it measures
- The claim describes certified court reporters who use a stenomask with trained recognition software. The company is describing its profession, not reporting a test.
- What it does not show
- A vendor claim with no independent test linked. It describes trained professionals using a dedicated setup, not an everyday dictation user.