"retroscripting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: retro- + scripting Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|retro|scripting}} retro- + scripting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} retroscripting (uncountable)
  1. (film, television) The technique of preparing a plot but leaving the actors to improvise their own dialogue. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Film, Television
    Sense id: en-retroscripting-en-noun-esqT4bk4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with retro- Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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