DVR
noun
plural DVRs
: an electronic device that uses a hard drive for temporary storage of broadcast television programs
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That may give Trump time to cool to a simmer—or to boil over if he’s left alone with his DVR, social media feeds, and cell phone that gives him a constant hum of agitation.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 6 June 2025
The circuits that composed the mammalian neocortex and the avian DVR developed at different times, in different orders, and in different regions of the brain.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Wired News, 11 May 2025
The advent of the DVR, so people didn’t know how to count ratings, the advent of Twitter and livetweeting, the culture of recaps — that was all new.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
Aided by multiview, unlimited DVR and other features, YouTube TV has become one of the top pay-TV operators in the U.S. just eight years after its launch.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
The circuits that composed the mammalian neocortex and the avian DVR developed at different times, in different orders and in different regions of the brain.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Watson averages just under 6.8 million viewers per episode in Nielsen’s linear data (which includes a week of DVR playback but doesn’t include streaming).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Sling is also offering a 10-year-anniversary special that includes $10 off your first month, free AMC+ for the rest of the year, one free month of Max and unlimited DVR.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
As for the difference between the plans, Pro includes 180 channels, 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR, and the ability to watch on up to 10 screens at once.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 6 June 2025
The circuits that composed the mammalian neocortex and the avian DVR developed at different times, in different orders, and in different regions of the brain.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Wired News, 11 May 2025
The advent of the DVR, so people didn’t know how to count ratings, the advent of Twitter and livetweeting, the culture of recaps — that was all new.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
Aided by multiview, unlimited DVR and other features, YouTube TV has become one of the top pay-TV operators in the U.S. just eight years after its launch.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
The circuits that composed the mammalian neocortex and the avian DVR developed at different times, in different orders and in different regions of the brain.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Watson averages just under 6.8 million viewers per episode in Nielsen’s linear data (which includes a week of DVR playback but doesn’t include streaming).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Sling is also offering a 10-year-anniversary special that includes $10 off your first month, free AMC+ for the rest of the year, one free month of Max and unlimited DVR.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
As for the difference between the plans, Pro includes 180 channels, 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR, and the ability to watch on up to 10 screens at once.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
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“DVR.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DVR. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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