dictations
Words read aloud
Dictations are spoken words intended to be written down by another person or by speech-recognition software.
A boss gives dictation to a secretary; a student takes dictation in a language class.
The word also refers to the practice itself: Dictation was part of our French exam.
In a figurative sense, dictations are authoritative commands or decrees imposed on others.
System of written symbols
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- composerCreator of musical works
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- copyistDocument duplicator by hand
transcription · arrangement · orchestration · melody · conductor · performer · recording · interpretation
Sound from throat
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- microphoneAudio input device
audio · recording · Siri · typing · hands-free · accessibility · accuracy · speech
Authoritative legal command
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- directiveFormal command or instruction
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
edict · pronouncement · ruling · proclamation · instruction · authority · imposition · autocratic
Correct letter sequence
- teacherOne who instructs others
- classroomEducational instruction space
- quizBrief informal test
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
student · listening · practice · exercise · accuracy · penmanship · notebook · curriculum
notation
System of written symbols
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- composerCreator of musical works
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
copyist · transcription · arrangement · orchestration · melody · conductor · performer · recording · interpretation · tempo
voice
Sound from throat
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
microphone · audio · recording · Siri · typing · hands-free · accessibility · accuracy · speech · digital
decree
Authoritative legal command
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- directiveFormal command or instruction
mandate · edict · pronouncement · ruling · proclamation · instruction · authority · imposition · autocratic · demand
spelling
Correct letter sequence
transcription · student · listening · practice · exercise · accuracy · penmanship · notebook · curriculum · assessment
transcription
Written version of speech
- recordsStored data or albums
- notesBrief written records
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
physician · patient · chart · diagnosis · treatment · clinical · healthcare · report · HIPAA · electronic
- Ascended MastersQuan Yin, ascension, adepts, mahatmas, rays of light
dictationssilent reading
Absorbing text without vocalizing
reading · skimming · perusal · listening · transcriptions
dictationsrequests
Formal expressions of want
suggestions · free expression · proposals · consultations · negotiations
- taking dictation
- dictation machineDevice recording spoken words