outtake

American  

[out-teyk] / ˈaʊtˌteɪk /

noun

1. a segment of film or videotape edited out of the final version, as because of a technical error.

2. a recording of a song not included in the final release of a record album, as because of a technical error.

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outtake British  

/ ˈaʊtˌteɪk /

noun

1. an unreleased take from a recording session, film, or television programme

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Etymology

Origin of outtake

First recorded in 1955–60; out- + take

Example Sentences

“Production outlooks for early 2026 remain relatively flat, but some incremental output from the Permian is possible with new outtake capacity available and strong demands from the Gulf coast region.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Completists will revel in the vast selection of outtakes, a musical progress that affords listeners a window into each song’s evolution.

From Salon

But the collection’s real gem arrives in the form of “Anthology 4,” in which fans are treated to a host of fresh outtakes spanning the whole of The Beatles’ career as recording artists.

From Salon

Highlights of the outtakes include early versions of “Born in the USA” and “Downbound Train,” both radically different versions from what was eventually released.

From Salon

But the disc of outtakes containing mostly solo acoustic pieces that didn’t make it to the final “Nebraska” album succeeds on its own terms.

From The Wall Street Journal

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