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
French spelling is notoriously tricky and dictations have inspired dread in generations of pupils from Dunkerque to Perpignan.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 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
All the dictations are most valuable intellectually, but should not be long-continued at one time, as they require great concentration of mind, and are consequently wearisome.
From Froebel's Gifts by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
