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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.
the 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 worst grade was in French dictation.
the act of telling someone what to do and how to behave
