recording

American  

[ri-kawr-ding] / rɪˈkɔr dɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or practice of a person or thing that records.

2. sound recorded on a disk or tape.

3. a disk or tape on which something is recorded.

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recording British  

/ rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the act or process of making a record, esp of sound on a gramophone record or magnetic tape

   2. ( as modifier )

      recording studio

      recording head

2. the record or tape so produced

3. something that has been recorded, esp a radio or television programme

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Etymology

Origin of recording

1300–50; Middle English (gerund); record, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The tech giant says this makes it clear to others when the device is recording, and features tamper-detection technology to prevent wearers from covering the light.

From BBC

The Academy Foundation established its Oral History Program in 1989 with the goal of documenting the careers of industry professionals using audio recordings.

From Los Angeles Times

He described a shift in perception that allowed the new recording to emerge.

From Los Angeles Times

Smythe said he still worked with young local bands, but he continued to enjoy listening to the early Arctic Monkeys recordings.

From BBC

She says she attended a hearing in which her son's accusers played a recording of him apparently confessing.

From BBC