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dictaphone

/ˈdɪk.tə.fəʊn/

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noun

/ˈdɪk.tə.fəʊn/C1formal
  • ruЗапатентованное существительное, обозначающее устройство, изначально магнитофон, используемое для записи и воспроизведения устной диктовки с последующей расшифровкой.

A trademarked noun referring to a device, originally a tape recorder, used to record and play back spoken dictation for later transcription.

proper noun

  1. Recording device for dictationB2formal

    A device used to record spoken words, typically for later transcription into text.

    ruДиктофон

    • The secretary used a Dictaphone to record the meeting notes.
    • He dictated the letter into his Dictaphone while traveling.
    • Modern Dictaphones are often digital and store files on memory cards.
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