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

Huang prerecorded a video greeting that was shown at the dinner—but he skipped the chance to show up in person.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was spectacularly tested at the hall’s 10th anniversary, but with tacky prerecorded video and crummy amplification.

From Los Angeles Times

The ceremony kicked off with a prerecorded romp through the nominated films.

From The Wall Street Journal

Douglass, formerly a technical director for various live shows, incorporated prerecorded laughter into shows that were filmed both with and without studio audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal

Employees were told the paper was closing down during an emergency staff meeting, in which a prerecorded video was played, the union said.

From The Wall Street Journal