Pronunciation

/dɪkˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

Definitions

• Noun: The act of writing or typing out words spoken by someone, usually for them to practice reading or spelling. Example: “Students were given a dictation exercise to improve their listening skills.”
• Verb: The act of giving instructions or words to be written down, especially in a formal setting. Example: “The teacher dictated a paragraph for the students to transcribe.”

Phrases

• “Dictate a letter” means to write down the contents of a spoken message.
• “Dictation notes” are the written version of spoken information.
• “Dictaphone” is a device used for recording dictations.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After the meeting, the secretary prepared the dictation from the manager’s report.”
• Verb: “The doctor asked the patient to dictate their symptoms over the phone.”

Synonyms

• Oral transcription
• Verbal recording
• Reading aloud
• Punctuation (in the context of written speech)
• Enunciation practice

Note

• While “dictation” can be an interjection when used to start a conversation or catch someone’s attention, it is primarily known as a noun and verb in the context of written or spoken word reproduction. Synonyms like “Hi” and “Hey” are more common as interjections for casual greetings.