dictation
noun
the act or manner of dictating for reproduction in writing.
dictations
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pluralof dictation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Santaki came up with the idea of large groups of people taking part in dictations back in 2013.
From NewsForKids.net ● Jun. 8, 2023
Stripped from the final report, for instance, was a reference to how several department leaders who attended Garcetti’s weekly “cabinet” meetings told researchers that the meetings “often felt more like dictations rather than discussions.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2022
Junior and senior staff members told investigators they were asked to perform book tasks during their work day, including transcribing dictations, printing and delivering documents, and attending meetings with agents and publishers.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2021
The best commentaries are in the third volume, featuring Twain's autobiographical dictations from 1907-08.
From Fox News ● Jul. 8, 2019
We may sometimes connect simple, inexpensive objects with stick dictations, with a view to making them more realistic and delightful.
From Froebel's Gifts by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
