DICTATION Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

dictation

noun

Definition of dictation

as in rule

arbitrary command The populace began to protest against the dictation of the occupying government

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Recent Examples of dictation Siri will also support more accurate dictation and more realistic voice options on certain devices, like the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPad and Mac models that run on Apple’s latest chips. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 The most powerful model also comes with what Apple says is a major boost in dictation accuracy, including better spelling and punctuation. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026 When writing from dictation, older adults with cognitive impairment had writing patterns that were noticeably slower, more fragmented and less coordinated. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026 Apple's dictation feature, free on all its devices, works well enough—so does Google's Assistant Voice Typing on Pixel phones (which is getting another AI upgrade soon). — Justin Pot, Wired News, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dictation

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Noun

The State Election Board drew national attention ahead of the 2024 presidential election for passing a slate of sweeping rules that read like a wish list of election skeptics.

— Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The shuttering of Tibetan schools has come alongside a national tightening of rules on private schools in 2021.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of rule

Noun

Those conditions include cancer, liver disease, HIV, thalassemia and those receiving immune-suppression treatments.

— Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Decades of political repression followed, including the demolition of some Buddhist monasteries and the suppression of all forms of political or cultural expression outside Communist Party control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of suppression

Noun

Lai was also seen donning a flak jacket, listening to briefings and issuing instructions during the drill.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Coinbase launched a new tool that will allow agents like ChatGPT or Claude to execute crypto trades using natural language instructions.

— Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of instruction

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Fleeing an economic crisis and political repression back home, many Venezuelans have risked their lives on treacherous journeys to reach the US.

— Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Although David’s use of psychotherapeutic ideas is self-destructive, Baldwin uses psychoanalytic concepts, particularly repression, in this and other works.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of repression

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Anywho, every not-a-Ranchero will have the hardware necessary for Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving aid, while offering bi-directional charging and more passenger volume than a Toyota RAV4 with a bed and a frunk.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
Assembled in Louisville, Kentucky, the Fathom will offer five seats, a touchscreen, bidirectional charging, and Ford's Blue Cruise, positioning it as a feature-rich option in the affordable EV truck market.

— Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of charging

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With even the trial date itself in dispute and Gulf sovereign funds backing much of the equity amid regional turmoil, the Ellisons may have won the bidding war only to inherit a much costlier fight.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
According to Romano, however, City are convinced that Barça will end up entering the bidding war for the 30-year-old.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of bidding

Noun

SpaceX insiders were barred from selling in the public offering in June but that prohibition begins to ease on Thursday when more than 900,000 shares are released for trading, more than doubling the amount currently available for trading.

— Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
There's also a curriculum framework and prohibitions on physical and emotional abuse of children.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

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