tape recording
Americannoun
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a magnetic tape on which speech, music, etc., have been recorded.
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the act of recording on magnetic tape.
noun
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the act or process of recording on magnetic tape
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the speech, music, etc, so recorded
Etymology
Origin of tape recording
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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An Awami League spokesperson said: "We cannot confirm whether the tape recording referenced by the BBC is authentic."
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department said earlier this week that there were no updates into the police investigation into the tape recording.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023
Before the full House could vote, a bombshell tape recording was released in which Nixon could be heard approving a plan to pressure the FBI to drop its Watergate investigation.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023
McCarthy initially lied about making the comments before the authors published a tape recording of him.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022
“I’m supposed to be tape recording strangers,” Colin pointed out.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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