Definition of: text

(tekst) noun
1. The actual or original words of an author; the body of matter on a written or printed page, as distinguished from notes, commentary, illustrations, etc.
2. A written or printed version of the matter of an author's works: the folio text of Shakespeare.
3. Any one of various recensions that are taken to represent the authentic words, or portion of the words, of the original Scriptures.
4. A verse of Scripture, particularly when cited as the basis of a discourse or sermon.
5. Any subject of discourse; a topic; theme.
6. One of several styles of letters or types.
7. A textbook. [<OF texte <L textus fabric, structure <texere weave]