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Dictation: Dictation is when someone speaks words and another person writes them down. The written words are called the dictation.
Definition: Dictation is the act of speaking words that are then written down by someone else. The written words are also called dictation.
Examples:
The first example shows how dictation is used in a workplace setting. The boss speaks and the secretary writes down what he says. The second example shows how dictation is used in a classroom setting. The teacher reads a passage and the students write down what she says.