Meaning of the word dictation in English

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dictation

US /dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/

UK /dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/

the action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded

Example:

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She took dictation from her boss.

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The lawyer recorded his dictation on a voice recorder.

Synonym:

transcription note-taking recording

an order or instruction that must be obeyed

Example:

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The general issued a strict dictation to his troops.

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They lived under the dictation of a tyrannical ruler.

Synonym:

command order decree mandate fiat

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