Recording: meaning, definitions and examples

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recording

[ rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ ]

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audio

The action or process of recording sound or a performance for later reproduction or broadcast.

Synonyms

capture, documentation, registration

Examples of usage

Her recording of the song was played on the radio.
The band's latest recording is expected to top the charts.

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data

A copy or reproduction of a sound or visual medium stored in an electronic format.

Synonyms

copy, duplicate, replica

Examples of usage

I need to make a recording of the webinar for those who couldn't attend.
The recording of the meeting will be available for review later.

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history

A record or document providing information about past events, people, or places.

Synonyms

archive, chronicle, document

Examples of usage

The recording of historical events is crucial for understanding our past.
She found an old recording that shed light on her family history.

Translations

Translations of the word "recording" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gravação

🇮🇳 रिकॉर्डिंग

🇩🇪 Aufnahme

🇮🇩 rekaman

🇺🇦 запис

🇵🇱 nagranie

🇯🇵 録音 (ろくおん)

🇫🇷 enregistrement

🇪🇸 grabación

🇹🇷 kayıt

🇰🇷 녹음 (노금)

🇸🇦 تسجيل

🇨🇿 nahrávání

🇸🇰 nahrávka

🇨🇳 录音 (lùyīn)

🇸🇮 snemanje

🇮🇸 upptaka

🇰🇿 жазба

🇬🇪 ჩანაწერი

🇦🇿 yazı

🇲🇽 grabación

Word origin

The word 'recording' originated from the verb 'record', which comes from the Old French word 'recorden', meaning 'to get by heart'. The use of 'recording' in the context of sound or video preservation dates back to the late 19th century with the invention of the phonograph by Thomas Edison. Since then, recording technology has evolved significantly, allowing for high-quality audio and video capture and storage.

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