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prerecord

American

[pree-ri-kawrd] / ˌpri rɪˈkɔrd /

verb (used with object)

to record beforehand or in advance.
to record (a radio show, television program, etc.) prior to an actual broadcast or showing.
Movies. to record (music, sound effects, etc.) before filming begins, as to facilitate synchronization.

Etymology

Origin of prerecord

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + record

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prerecord

The sketch ended with Republican strategists asking Trump to prerecord a message celebrating a GOP victory.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

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

Each ceremony will have its own guest speaker, who can deliver the address live or prerecord it.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 23, 2021

Lynchburg's Peakland Baptist Church will prerecord their services.

From Fox News ● Dec. 24, 2020

“The singers each prerecord their audio to a guide track, then sang again for a video,” said musical director David Harris.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2020

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