A2noun 2K

Recording

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Recording

sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.

In simple words: A way to save sounds or videos for later.

Recording in a sentence

• I listened to the recording of my favorite song.
• The recording of the lecture helped me prepare for the exam.
• He is working on a new recording for his upcoming album.
• The recording was so clear that I could hear every detail.
• She made a recording of her voice as a gift for her parents.

How to use Recording

Use 'recording' when talking about audio or video saved for future use. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using it in very technical contexts without clarification.

Grammar pattern

recording + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'record' button on a machine that saves sounds — like a musical record.

Related words

Collocations with Recording

• excellent
• fine
• good
• do (somebody)
• make (somebody)
• produce
• give something
• show something
• sound…
• process
• session
• facility
• recording by
• excellent
• fine
• good
• do (somebody)
• make (somebody)
• produce
• give something
• show something
• sound…
• process
• session
• facility
• recording by

Synonyms for Recording

• audio capture
• video capture
• tape
• documentation
• archive

Opposites of Recording

• erasure
• deletion

Common mistakes with Recording

• Confused with 'record' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Using 'recording' for something that is not saved like a live performance.
• Mispronouncing it as 'rec-or-ding' instead of 're-cording'.

Frequently asked questions about Recording

What does Recording mean?

A way to save sounds or videos for later.

What is the definition of Recording?

sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.

How do you use Recording in a sentence?

I listened to the recording of my favorite song.

Can you give another example of Recording?

The recording of the lecture helped me prepare for the exam.

What are synonyms for Recording?

Common alternatives include audio capture, video capture, tape, documentation, archive.

What is the opposite of Recording?

Opposite meanings include erasure, deletion.

What words go with Recording?

It commonly pairs with excellent, fine, good, do (somebody), make (somebody), produce, give something, show something, sound…, process, session, facility, recording by, excellent, fine, good, do (somebody), make (somebody), produce, give something, show something, sound…, process, session, facility, recording by.

What are common mistakes when using Recording?

Confused with 'record' as a verb instead of a noun. Using 'recording' for something that is not saved like a live performance. Mispronouncing it as 'rec-or-ding' instead of 're-cording'.

How do you pronounce Recording?

US: /["/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Recording?

Use 'recording' when talking about audio or video saved for future use. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using it in very technical contexts without clarification.

What CEFR level is Recording?

"Recording" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.