prerecord

American  

[pree-ri-kawrd] / ˌpri rɪˈkɔrd /

verb (used with object)

1. to record beforehand or in advance.

2. to record (a radio show, television program, etc.) prior to an actual broadcast or showing.

3. Movies. to record (music, sound effects, etc.) before filming begins, as to facilitate synchronization.

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Etymology

Origin of prerecord

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + record

Example Sentences

An early decision was made to use the show’s actors to prerecord the dialogue — not typical practice for a live show using puppets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

Muller said education platforms and technology used during the pandemic allow educators to prerecord lessons for students to move through freely, allowing them time to provide one-on-one support and projects as needed.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2022

In a few courts in England, rape victims have been able to prerecord evidence — as well as cross-examination — in advance of the trial date.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021

Lynchburg's Peakland Baptist Church will prerecord their services.

From Fox News • Dec. 24, 2020

It was telling, of course, that many of the actresses mentioned in the song did not prerecord their death stares but were presumably delivering them, unseen by the camera, anyway.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2013