Taping: meaning, definitions and examples

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taping

 

[ หˆteษชpษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

recording sound

Taping refers to the act of recording audio or video using a tape recorder or similar device. This method was widely used in the past before the advent of digital recording technologies. Taping can also involve the application of adhesive tape to secure or bind objects together. While the traditional form of taping has decreased due to digital alternatives, the term is still commonly used in various contexts, including film production and music.

Synonyms

binding, capturing, recording.

Examples of usage

  • I am taping the interview for our podcast.
  • They were taping a scene from the movie.
  • He is taping the performance for later review.
Context #2 | Noun

adhesive tape

Taping can also refer to the act of using adhesive tape to join or seal items. This is a common practice in various fields such as packaging, crafting, and repairing products. Various types of tape exist, such as duct tape, masking tape, and scotch tape, each serving a specific purpose. In this context, taping is essential for ensuring items remain securely fastened or protected.

Synonyms

adhesive strip, binding agent.

Examples of usage

  • I need some taping for my art project.
  • The taping broke and I had to redo it.
  • He's good at taping boxes for shipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "taping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gravaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abtapen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perekaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nagrzewanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒผใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enregistrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grabaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaydetme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ์ดํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณุฌูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nahrรกvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nahrรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝ•้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ snemanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรกning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qeydiyyat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grabaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'taping' derives from the use of tape, which comes from the Old French word 'tape' meaning 'to bind'. The verb 'to tape' first appeared in English in the 20th century, referring predominantly to the recording of audio and visual media. The expansion of tape recording technology following World War II marked a significant change in how sound and video were captured, leading to the modern colloquial use of 'taping' as a verb for recording. The growth of the tape industry allowed for various types of tape to become commercially available, and 'taping' gradually expanded to include applications in crafting, packaging, and general repair. Today, 'taping' encompasses both the traditional media recording practices and the use of sticky tapes in everyday scenarios, highlighting its versatility and enduring relevance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,727, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.