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
The most powerful model also comes with what Apple says is a major boost in dictation accuracy, including better spelling and punctuation.
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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.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
At the time, Apple said only a small portion of data was shared to help improve Siri and dictation.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Executives relied on their secretaries not only for dictation and transcription, but also for their often unacknowledged aid in prompting, correcting, and filling in their bosses’ thoughts—the soft skills that a machine could not replace.
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IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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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
At the time, Apple said only a small portion of data was shared to help improve Siri and dictation.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Executives relied on their secretaries not only for dictation and transcription, but also for their often unacknowledged aid in prompting, correcting, and filling in their bosses’ thoughts—the soft skills that a machine could not replace.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictation
Noun
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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Court records show the realty group must maintain the fire suppression system for the entire mall complex until further order of the court.
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Fire officials said visible smoke may increase at times as crews continue suppression efforts, though there is no additional hazard beyond the smoke itself.
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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Supporters argued Judeo-Christian traditions are fundamental to the nation's founding and should be reflected in classroom instruction.
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Golf Road between Plum Grove and Commons Drive is closed in both directions as of Saturday afternoon.
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That’s why the unveiling of a M Concept car that defines the direction of the next generation of BMW’s performance division is big news in the car world.
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Advertisement Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership had been battling public anger over economic stress and state repression before the conflict.
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In occupied territories, Russian authorities have repeatedly used repression of religion to impose political control, weaken Ukrainian identity, and force communities into structures loyal to Moscow.
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The battery life errs more on the average side and lacks magnetic charging, but the $380 Prime Day discount makes up for it.
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Slate's small truck model is compatible with North American Charging Standard (NACS) chargers for DC fast charging.
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Once the film won over its initial Sundance audience, the studios’ specialty units — reportedly Warner Bros Clockwork, Focus, Searchlight, along with NEON, Apple, Sony, and Amazon — all came calling, in what turned into the festival’s most heated bidding war.
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During Tuesday’s council meeting, Councilwoman Monica Perez questioned why the city did not use a competitive-bidding process to determine which company would be best for the project.
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This legislation aims to ease banking restrictions for state-legal cannabis businesses, which currently operate largely in cash due to federal prohibition.
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Trump promoted the prohibition on tolls on social media June 24.
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“Dictation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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