dictation

🇺🇸 /dɪkˈteɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /dɪkˈteɪʃn/
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noun
R

speaking words for someone to write down

The boss gave dictation to her assistant to type the letter.

R

a test where students write what they hear

The language class had a dictation test today.

translation

n. speaking words for someone to write down; a test where students write what they hear

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