dictationmachine
nounUK /dɪkˈteɪʃən məˈʃiːn/
US /dɪkˈteɪʃən məˈʃiːn/
A machine that records what you say so you can listen to it later.
The secretary used a dictation machine to record her boss's letters.
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2. A device used in offices to record spoken words for later typing.
He spoke into the dictation machine and his assistant typed the notes.
3. An early machine that played back recorded speech for transcription.
The old dictation machine used small cassette tapes.
4. A tool that helps people save their spoken ideas as sound files.
She carried a small dictation machine to capture ideas on her walk.