: a take that is not used in an edited version of a film or videotape
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: a recorded musical selection not included in a record album
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a collection of the band's old outtakes
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The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards opened for entries this week and to hype up the 2026 competition, the top wildlife photography competition for not-so-serious animals has released outtakes from last year’s contest.—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2026 Piles of outtakes, each more compelling than the last.—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026 Graphic elements and animation lend a kinetic collage effect, and demo recordings, outtakes and recording-studio discussions enrich the aural experience.—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, Prince William, Harry’s older brother, and his wife, Princess Kate, marked the day of love with an outtake from their photo shoot with Josh Shinner for the royal couple’s 2025 Christmas card.—Kim Willis, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outtake