1. the action of saying words aloud for someone else to write down
2. words that are spoken aloud for someone to write down
3. the giving of orders or commands in an authoritative way

Examples

• The teacher gave spelling dictations every Friday morning.
• Students practiced taking dictations to improve their listening skills.
• The secretary was skilled at typing dictations from her boss.
• Medical dictations help doctors record patient information quickly.
• The dictations from headquarters were clear and direct.
• She refused to follow the dictations of her controlling manager.