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dictation

/dɪkˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does dictation mean?

noun

The act of speaking or writing to be transcribed into written form, or the transcription itself. A recording of someone speaking that is used to help someone else write down what was said.

Example

"The teacher used dictation to help the students practice their handwriting skills."

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