noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A dictation machine.
2. 2
   a tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dictation machinedictation machine

Etymology

Early 20th century, originally a trademarked name for a type of dictation machine, presumably from dictate and -phone.

Related phrases

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