dictation

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɪkˈteɪʃən/

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Noun

Singular dictation

Plural dictations

(countable & uncountable)

1. (uncountable) The act of dictating; telling someone else what to write or type.

   Can you take dictation?

2. (uncountable) The words you tell someone to write or type.

   You need to slow down so I can take your dictation?

Related words

• dictate
• dictator