Dictaphone (Noun)
Meaning
A tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She spoke into the dictaphone to record her latest memo for the office secretary to transcribe.
- The executive's assistant would play back the recordings from the dictaphone and type up the reports.
- Using a dictaphone, the doctor recorded patient notes after each consultation.
- Lawyers would often use a dictaphone to dictate letters to be sent to their clients.
- After conducting interviews, the journalist used a dictaphone to replay her conversations and take notes.