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    Magdikta (en. To dictate)

    /maɡ.dik.tɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The process of giving commands or directions to another person.
    The teacher will dictate the instructions before the exam.
    Ang guro ay magdikta ng mga tagubilin bago ang pagsusulit.
    The act of creating a text or document by speaking.
    He needs to dictate reports to his assistant.
    Kailangan niyang magdikta ng mga ulat sa kanyang katulong.
    The act of controlling or dictating events or decisions.
    The manager may dictate changes in the project.
    Maaaring magdikta ang manager ng mga pagbabago sa proyekto.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word dikta meaning 'to dictate' or 'to command'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dictate knowledge
    to provide important information or knowledge.
    magdikta ng kaalaman
    to dictate rules
    to provide regulations or guidelines.
    magdikta ng mga patakaran

    Related Words

    dictate
    The act of giving direction or command.
    dikta
    administer
    The leadership and management of people or organizations.
    administra

    Slang Meanings

    To instruct or dictate to others.
    Don't dictate to me, I know what's right for my decision.
    Huwag kang magdikta sa akin, alam ko na ang tama sa aking desisyon.
    To be bossy or domineering.
    She seems so heavy-handed in dictating what everyone in the group should do.
    Parang ang bigat niyang magdikta sa lahat ng dapat gawin ng grupo.