dictation

Definitions

The action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded by another person.

The act of commanding or prescribing something authoritatively.

Examples

The teacher gave a short dictation to test the students' spelling skills.

She took down the doctor's notes via dictation while he examined the patient.

Modern software allows for voice-to-text dictation, making it easier to write long documents.

Synonyms

transcription command instruction direction order injunction mandate

Antonyms

choice independence autonomy freedom liberty suggestion request