Prerecorded: meaning, definitions and examples

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prerecorded

 

[ ˈpriːrɪˌkɔːrdɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

media content

Prerecorded refers to audio or video that has been recorded in advance, rather than being broadcast live. This can apply to television shows, radio programs, or any other media that is presented without real-time interaction.

Synonyms

pre-recorded, pre-taped

Examples of usage

  • The show was prerecorded last week.
  • He listened to a prerecorded message.
  • We watched a prerecorded concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "prerecorded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-gravado

🇮🇳 पूर्व-रिकॉर्डेड

🇩🇪 vorgezeichnet

🇮🇩 rekaman sebelumnya

🇺🇦 попередньо записаний

🇵🇱 nagrany wcześniej

🇯🇵 録音済み

🇫🇷 préenregistré

🇪🇸 pregrabado

🇹🇷 önceden kaydedilmiş

🇰🇷 미리 녹음된

🇸🇦 مسجل مسبقًا

🇨🇿 předem nahrané

🇸🇰 predtým nahrané

🇨🇳 预录的

🇸🇮 vnaprej posnet

🇮🇸 foraufnað

🇰🇿 алдын ала жазылған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ ჩაწერილი

🇦🇿 öncədən qeyd olunmuş

🇲🇽 pregrabado

Word origin

The term 'prerecorded' is derived from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before', and the word 'recorded', which comes from the Latin 'recordari', meaning 'to remember or take note of'. The combining of these elements reflects the concept of capturing content ahead of its playback. The use of prerecording has become increasingly prevalent with advances in technology, particularly in the realms of television and audio production, allowing for greater control over the final product, editing, and performance. Historically, with the onset of tape recording in the mid-20th century, the ability to create content in a controlled environment gave rise to the format of prerecording, paving the way for the vast array of media we consume today.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,993 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.