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tape recording

noun

Definition of TAPE RECORDING

:  magnetic recording on magnetic tape; also :  a recording made by this process
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First Known Use of TAPE RECORDING

1940

Related to TAPE RECORDING

Synonyms
tape, video, vid, videotape

Rhymes with TAPE RECORDING

self-recording, weatherboarding, wire-recording
TAPE RECORDING Defined for Kids

tape recording

noun

Definition of TAPE RECORDING for Kids

:  a recording made on magnetic tape

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. tape recording
  2. video tape recording
  3. tape-record
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