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dictation
/dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/
[/dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/]
writing down spoken words
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Dictation is an exercise where a teacher reads aloud and students write down exactly what they hear. It tests spelling and listening.
Example
The teacher read a passage for dictation.
The teacher read a passage for dictation.
Etymology
From Latin 'dictare' meaning to say repeatedly.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in language classes to practise listening and spelling.