on tape
The phrase "on tape" originates from the era when magnetic tape was a common medium for recording audio and video content.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)Means that something has been recorded and can be replayed.
Example
- We have the entire event on tape, so we can review it later.
B2Technology
(general)Refers to audio or video content that has been captured and stored on a magnetic tape.
Example
- The concert was recorded on tape and will be broadcast next week.
C1Media
(broadcast, journalism)Describes audio or video that was captured during the original recording, used in media to differentiate from content added later.
Example
- The interview was played on tape during the news segment.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on tape":
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