Dictograph
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dictograph is a noun meaning (historical) A telephonic instrument for office or similar use, having a sound-magnifying device enabling the ordinary mouthpiece to be dispensed with. It was sometimes used for covertly recording conversations.
Meaning
(historical) A telephonic instrument for office or similar use, having a sound-magnifying device enabling the ordinary mouthpiece to be dispensed with. It was sometimes used for covertly recording conversations.
Word Forms
- dictographs
- dictagraph
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include motograph, diagraph, phonograph, telegraphophone, telegraphone, phonautograph.
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