dictee

Definitions of dictee
  1. noun
    speech intended for reproduction in writing
    synonyms: dictaat
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    type of:
    koine, omgangstaal, performance, praat, spraak, spreektaal, taalgebruik
    (language) communication by word of mouth
  2. noun
    an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
    synonyms: last, opdracht
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    types:
    bevel, commando, gebod, order, sommering
    (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
    aanstellingsbrief, benoeming, benoemingsbrief, commissie
    a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
    injunctie, straatverbod
    a formal command or admonition
    type of:
    taaldaad, taalhandeling, uiting
    the use of language to perform some act
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