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prerecord

 

[ ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

audio, media

To prerecord means to record something in advance before it is played or broadcasted. This is often done for radio shows, television programs, or any media that must be presented at a later time. Prerecording allows for editing and preparation before the final output.

Synonyms

lay down, pre-record, record beforehand

Examples of usage

  • The radio station decided to prerecord the interview for later broadcast.
  • We need to prerecord the segments for the podcast to ensure quality.
  • She had to prerecord her performance because of scheduling conflicts.

Translations

Translations of the word "prerecord" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-gravar

🇮🇳 पूर्व रिकॉर्ड करना

🇩🇪 vorab aufzeichnen

🇮🇩 merekam sebelumnya

🇺🇦 попередньо записати

🇵🇱 nagrywać wcześniej

🇯🇵 事前に録音する

🇫🇷 prérester

🇪🇸 pregrabar

🇹🇷 önceden kaydetmek

🇰🇷 미리 녹음하다

🇸🇦 تسجيل مسبق

🇨🇿 předem zaznamenat

🇸🇰 predtým nahrávať

🇨🇳 预先录制

🇸🇮 vnaprej posneti

🇮🇸 fyrirfram skrá

🇰🇿 алдын ала жазу

🇬🇪 წინასწარ ჩაწერა

🇦🇿 öncədən qeyd etmək

🇲🇽 pregrabar

Etymology

The term 'prerecord' is formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'record.' The prefix 'pre-' originates from Latin 'prae,' meaning 'before' or 'in front of.' The verb 'record' comes from the Latin 'recordari,' meaning 'to remember.' Its evolution into English occurred in the late 14th century, relating to the act of writing down or preserving information. 'Prerecord' began to gain prominence in the mid-20th century with the advent of audio and video technology, as industries sought efficient ways to manage content delivery and broadcasting processes. The usage of 'prerecord' reflects the change in media consumption, highlighting the shift towards pre-prepared content.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,131, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.