Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

dictation

[dik-tey-shuhn] / dɪkˈteɪ ʃən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Along the same lines, dictation software has made a massive leap this year.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

Gusto co-founder Edward Kim has encouraged employees at the human-resources company to experiment with dictation technology, telling them the office of the future will sound “more like a sales floor.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

When there wasn’t demand for the product, however, he had to downsize the team from 40 to four and focus instead on building its dictation tool.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Be it writing emails, sending SMS, designing a website, or giving AIs tasks, early adopters say dictation allow them to work faster, think more clearly, and be more productive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

It turned out that my mother had once spent about a year working for him as a secretary, taking dictation and maintaining the legal department’s files.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




Vocabulary lists containing dictation


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "dictation" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com