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Recording

UK /["/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/"]/US /["/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

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

Antonyms

  • erasure
  • deletion

Common mistakes

  • 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'.