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" An hour or two spent in writing from dictation, another hour or two in reading aloud, a little geography and a little history and a little physics made the day pass busily."
Hudson Stuck

Meaning of "dictation" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF DICTATION

dɪkˈteɪʃən


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DICTATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dictation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DICTATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dictation

Dictation can refer to: ▪ Dictation, when one person speaks while another person transcribes what is spoken. ▪ A dictation machine, a device used to record speech for transcription. ▪ Dictaphone, a company that manufactures these devices, and which are often known generically by this name. ▪ Digital dictation, the use of digital electronic media for this purpose, and often computerized speech recognition. ▪ Music dictation, an ear training exercise in which the student copies down music while listening to it. ▪ Dictated but not read, a phrase used in written communication. ▪ Childish Games, a 2012 Spanish film, also known as Dictation.

Definition of dictation in the English dictionary

The first definition of dictation in the dictionary is the act of dictating material to be recorded or taken down in writing. Other definition of dictation is the material dictated. Dictation is also authoritative commands or the act of giving them.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DICTATION

accreditation · adaptation · alimentation · citation · consultation · documentation · excitation · hesitation · implementation · interpretation · invitation · limitation · meditation · orientation · presentation · rehabilitation · representation · reputation · rotation · transportation

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DICTATION

dict · dicta · Dictaphone · dictate · dictates · dictation speed · dictational · dictator · dictatorial · dictatorially · dictatorialness · dictatorship · dictatory · dictatress · dictatrix · dictature · diction · dictional · dictionally · dictionaries

WORDS THAT END LIKE DICTATION

action · administration · animation · application · association · certification · combination · communication · confirmation · conversation · corporation · creation · decoration · destination · duration · education · evaluation · federation · formation · foundation · generation

Synonyms and antonyms of dictation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dictation» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF DICTATION

Find out the translation of dictation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of dictation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dictation» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

听写
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

dictado
570 millions of speakers
en

English

dictation
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

श्रुतलेख
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إِمْلاء
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

диктант
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

ditado
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

প্রেরণা
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

dictée
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Dikte
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Diktat
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

口述
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

받아쓰기
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Dictation
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự đọc chính tả
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

டிக்டேஷன்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

शुद्धलेखन
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

dikte
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

dettatura
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

dyktando
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

диктант
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

dictare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπαγόρευση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

diktee
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

diktamen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

diktat
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dictation

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5 QUOTES WITH «DICTATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dictation.
1
Brian Bosworth
I'm moving to a point that I'm fed up with the N.C.A.A. dictation.
2
Tommy Shaw
If I have an idea, I write it down, although I usually carry a little dictation machine with me because I'm too lazy to write.
3
Harriet Beecher Stowe
I did not write it. God wrote it. I merely did his dictation.
4
Hudson Stuck
An hour or two spent in writing from dictation, another hour or two in reading aloud, a little geography and a little history and a little physics made the day pass busily.
5
William Graham Sumner
If I want to be free from any other man's dictation, I must understand that I can have no other man under my control.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DICTATION»

Discover the use of dictation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dictation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dictation: New Methods, New Possibilities
Dictation contains a wealth of new techniques to extend the traditional language-learning activity of dictation. The authors present some thought-provoking answers to such apparently simple questions as: Who chooses the text? Who dictates?
Paul Davis, 1988
2
Irresistible Dictation: Gertrude Stein and the Correlations ...
This book shows how her extensive scientific training continued to exert a profound influence on the development of her extraordinary literary practices. "Irresistible Dictation is dazzling, original, and wonderful.
Steven Meyer, 2003
3
Machine Transcription & Dictation
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Mitsy Ballentine, 2011
4
Dictation: A Quartet
In a masterstroke of genius, Ozick hatches a plot between them to insert themselves into posterity. Ozick is at her most devious, delightful best in these four works, illuminating the ease with which comedy can glide into calamity.
Cynthia Ozick, 2009
5
Solfège, ear training, rhythm, dictation, and music theory: ...
For the first time, Solfège also includes definitive audio performances on CD of each of the 51 musical dictations, keyed by track number to the musical notation in the text.
Márta Árkossy Ghezzo, 2005
6
The Dictator's Dictation: The Politics of Novels and Novelists
Throughout the collection, Boyers combines frank, lucid assessments of the novelists' work with broader discussions of the political imagination in fiction.
Robert Boyers, 2013
7
Grammar Dictation
Grammar Dictation differs somewhat from other books in this series. Rather than offering a range of different techniques or activities focused on a particular area of interest, it presents one central idea which is exemplified in a large number of ...
Ruth Wajnryb, 1990
8
Listening Dictation: Understanding English Sentence Structure
A series of 32 lessons in listening, writing and grammar.
Joan Morley, 1976
9
Speedwriting Shorthand Dictation and Transcription, Regency ...
The Student Transcript contains the printed keys for all letters and memos in the text, and a reading chart. The Instructor's Guide provides a detailed lesson planning section, vocabulary tests, and dictation and transcription tests.
Joe M. Pullis, 1987
10
Gregg dictation
Offers a review of shorthand forms and develops skills needed for rapid and accurate transcription
Louis A. Leslie, Charles E. Zoubek, Madeline S. Strony, 1971

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DICTATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dictation is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Archibald's Alabama Journal: Day 7 | AL.com
Except there was nobody willing to take dictation. John Archibald is "doing Alabama" for a month, writing 31 stories from 31 places in 31 days. «AL.com, Jul 15»
2
iOS 9 Beta 3 Tidbits: 4x4 Folders on iPad, Screenshot and Selfie …
Restrictions - In General --> Settings --> Restrictions there's a new logo for Siri & Dictation. There's also a new setting to toggle on/off access to ... «Mac Rumors, Jul 15»
3
My Week Without Apple Watch | Re/code
Notifications come in reply from the Watch with text or Siri voice dictation, and I keep doing what I'm doing. Living without the Apple Watch for a ... «Re/code, Jul 15»
4
Siri Couldn't Find The Beatles (But Now She Can) - The Mac Observer
Disable Siri by tapping Settings > General > Siri and sliding the Siri switch to Off. Disable Dictation by tapping General > Keyboard and sliding ... «The Mac Observer, Jul 15»
5
Poet, paralyzed after attack, inspires Worcester County inmates …
Ms. Chagnon relies on her personal care assistants to take dictation and help her write up her work. One inmate asked if she enjoyed the ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
6
How To Configure Windows 10 To Protect Your Privacy | Lifehacker …
... improve dictation, and help Cortana get to know you. So if you're not comfortable with digital assistants learning your habits, it may be best to ... «Lifehacker Australia, Jul 15»
7
Market ripe for embedded flash storage as prices drop
Flash can reduce latency and speed up the writing of data compared with traditional hard drives just as digital voice recognition and dictation ... «Tech Page One, Jul 15»
8
Tablet Market Revenues at $32 Billion Are Anticipated to Reach …
Dictation also works with third-party apps, so they can do things like updating Facebook status or sharing a thought on Twitter feeds using ... «CSO Australia, Jul 15»
9
Patrick Lundy & Ministers of Music celebrate their brand new release …
A choir director's dream, this project stands out from the rest with stunning vocals, perfect intonation and dictation, brilliant orchestration and ... «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
10
Trump takes on Mexican government in latest comments on …
The document reads like dictation from the candidate, including several provocative and boastful assertions. “Tremendous infectious disease is ... «Norwalk Reflector, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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