1. to say words aloud for someone else to write down
2. to give orders or commands with authority
3. to control or determine something

1. an order or command given with authority

Examples

• The CEO dictated a memo to her assistant.
• She dictated the letter while walking to her next meeting.
• The coach dictated the team’s training schedule.
• Parents shouldn’t dictate their children’s career choices.
• Weather conditions will dictate our travel plans.
• The king’s dictate was absolute and could not be questioned.
• The company follows the dictates of federal regulations.