Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dictograph
Noun
/ˈdɪktəˌgræf/
Definition
A dictograph is a device that records spoken words, often used for dictation or transcription purposes.
Examples
- The office used a dictograph for transcribing meetings.
- With the advent of digital technology, traditional dictographs are now often replaced by software.
- He spoke directly into the dictograph for clarity in his notes.
Meaning
It refers to a type of machine used to capture and convert speech into written text, aiding in the documentation of verbal communication.
Synonyms
- Voice recorder
- Dictation machine
- Transcription device
