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recorder

 

[ rɪˈkɔːrdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

recording

A person or device that captures sound or images for storage or transmission.

Synonyms

audio recorder, recording device, video recorder

Examples of usage

  • The journalist used a recorder to document the interview.
  • The recorder picked up the background noise during the concert.
  • She bought a new recorder to record her music compositions.
Context #2 | Noun

musical instrument

A woodwind instrument of the flute family, having a fipple mouthpiece and eight finger holes.

Synonyms

flute, woodwind instrument

Examples of usage

  • He played the recorder in the school band.
  • She learned to play the recorder in music class.
Context #3 | Noun

person

An official in certain institutions who keeps records.

Synonyms

archivist, clerk, secretary

Examples of usage

  • The court recorder transcribed the witness's testimony.
  • The meeting recorder documented all decisions made during the session.

Translations

Translations of the word "recorder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gravador

🇮🇳 रिकॉर्डर (Recorder)

🇩🇪 Rekorder

🇮🇩 perekam

🇺🇦 рекордер

🇵🇱 nagrywarka

🇯🇵 レコーダー (rekōdā)

🇫🇷 enregistreur

🇪🇸 grabadora

🇹🇷 kayıt cihazı

🇰🇷 녹음기 (nog-eumgi)

🇸🇦 مسجل (mujall)

🇨🇿 rekordér

🇸🇰 rekordér

🇨🇳 录音机 (lùyīnjī)

🇸🇮 snemalnik

🇮🇸 upptökutæki

🇰🇿 жазғыш құрылғы

🇬🇪 ჩამწერი (chamts'eri)

🇦🇿 yazıcı cihaz

🇲🇽 grabadora

Word origin

The word 'recorder' originated from the Old French word 'recordeur', which came from the Latin word 'recordari' meaning 'to remember'. The term was initially used in the context of someone who keeps records or documents information. Over time, the word evolved to also refer to devices used for recording sound or images. The musical instrument known as a recorder dates back to the Middle Ages and has been used in various musical compositions.

See also: record, recorded, recording, records, unrecorded.

Word Frequency Rank

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