NYT Dictionary
DICTATION
/dɪkˈteɪʃən/Noundic-TA-tiondic-ta-tion · 3 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
Dictating, the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Late Latin dictātiō, noun of action from dictātus, the perfect passive participle of dictō. By surface analysis, dictate + -ion.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.