prerecord

[pree-ri-kawrd]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prerecord¹

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + record

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“The Holy Liftoff” realized by Samuel Clay Birmaher for flute and string quartet, opens with Chase on all five of her flutes, one played live, the others prerecorded.

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It featured musicians who’d never been in the band and they played along to prerecorded bass tracks.

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Twenty women testified in person with another 20 testifying on prerecorded video.

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A clip from the prerecorded interview was released ahead of the full show.

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The East Los Angeles Occupational Center has prerecorded immigration rights and resources webinars on its website from Los Angeles Unified School District officials.

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