# dictaphone

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdɪktəfəʊn/ · frequency rank #83,186

## Definitions
1. A dictation machine.

## Etymology
Early 20th century, originally a trademarked name for a type of dictation machine, presumably from dictate and -phone.

## Source
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