dictaphone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɪktəfəʊn/ (UK)
Etymology
Early 20th century, originally a trademarked name for a type of dictation machine, presumably from dictate and -phone.
Meanings
- A dictation machine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dictaphones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |