uncountable the act of saying something that someone else then writes or types for you, for example a letter
Jane is taking dictation in Ms Gordon’s office.
Synonyms and related words
Typing
typing
dictation
type
1a
countable/uncountable educationthe activity in which a teacher reads something to students that they write down in order to see how well they understand and write a language
My worstmark was in French dictation.
Synonyms and related words
University and school work and objects found in the classroom
all-nighter
blackboard
blue book
2
uncountable the act of telling someone what to do and how to behave
Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
leadership
power
authority
dictation
noun
US /dɪkˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
Word Forms
singular
dictation
plural
dictations
DEFINITIONS2
1
uncountable the act of saying something that someone else then writes or types for you, for example a letter
Jane is taking dictation in Ms. Gordon’s office.
Synonyms and related words
Typing
typing
dictation
type
1a
countable/uncountable educationthe activity in which a teacher reads something to students that they write down in order to see how well they understand and write a language
My worstgrade was in French dictation.
Synonyms and related words
University and school work and objects found in the classroom
all-nighter
blackboard
blue book
2
uncountable the act of telling someone what to do and how to behave