1. (noun)command, bid, bidding, dictation an authoritative direction or instruction to do something Synonyms: play, bidding, statement, command, tender, control, program line, dictation, mastery, instruction, summons, bid
2. (noun)dictation speech intended for reproduction in writing Synonyms: command, bid, bidding
3. (noun)dictation matter that has been dictated and transcribed; a dictated passage Synonyms: command, bid, bidding