dictation

Noun
  1. An authoritative direction or instruction to do something (synset 107182782)
    is a type of: speech act - the use of language to perform some act
    subtypes:
    • countermand - a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
    • order - (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
    • charge, commission, direction - a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
    • commandment - something that is commanded
    • injunction - a formal command or admonition
    • behest - an authoritative command or request
    • open sesame - a magical command; used by Ali Baba
    same as: bid, bidding, command
  2. Speech intended for reproduction in writing (synset 107175286)
    is a type of: language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication - (language) communication by word of mouth
  3. Matter that has been dictated and transcribed;
    A dictated passage (synset 106398975)
    "he signed and mailed his dictation without bothering to read it"
    is a type of: matter - written works (especially in books or magazines)

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