 dictation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an authoritative direction or instruction to do something | |
| Synonyms: | command bidding bid | |
| Related terms: | speech_act order commandment injunction commission open_sesame behest countermand command bid dictate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (writing) matter that has been dictated and transcribed; a dictated passage | |
| Examples: | "he mailed the dictation without bothering to read it" |
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| Related terms: | matter dictate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] speech intended for reproduction in writing | |
| Related terms: | speech dictate | |
| Similar spelling: |
dictate dictator dictated dictatorial |
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