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

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prerecord

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

Lynchburg's Peakland Baptist Church will prerecord their services.

From Fox News ● Dec. 24, 2020

Much of the initial training for these delicate transitions comes from humans, who prerecord voice-overs, select songs, edit audio clips, and classify music by genre, style and mood.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 31, 2020

In the late 1940s, Crosby wanted to prerecord his popular radio shows, so he could play more golf and spend more time with his family.

From Slate ● Dec. 6, 2012