video record

¹ American

noun

music video.

video-record ² American

[vid-ee-oh-ri-kawrd] / ˈvɪd i oʊ rɪˌkɔrd /

verb (used with object)

to record (programs, broadcasts, or the like) on videotape or videodisk.

Etymology

Origin of video record¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Origin of video-record²

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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"We did not anticipate that this video record would provide such a rich variety of detailed observations. Such kinematic data is critical for advancing our understanding of earthquake source physics," says Kearse.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

“This creates a crucial gap in the video record, allowing officers to make up reasons for the stop and prevent public accountability for their actions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

In an interview with The Post, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said there’s a gap in the video record her department is releasing: Authorities don’t have any video footage of the initial traffic stop.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2023

Considering the photographic and video record of that day's events — including your work — what do you "see" in those images now that you may have not have comprehended at the time?

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2022

“I think maybe we should video record our game too,” Jade adds.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

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