Stenographer vs. Typist

Stenographer and Typist Definitions
Stenographer
One skilled in stenography, especially one employed to transcribe court proceedings verbatim.
Typist
One who operates a typewriter.
Stenographer
Someone skilled in the transcription of speech (for example, a secretary who takes dictation).
Typist
A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.
Stenographer
One who is skilled in stenography; a writer of shorthand.
Typist
A person who operates a typewriting machine; a typewriter.
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Stenographer
Someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
Typist
Someone paid to operate a typewriter