re·cord·ing
ri-ˈkȯr-diŋ 
plural recordings
1
: the process of recording something
The recording took place at the studio.
a recording session
2
: something that has been recorded
a recording of measurement data
especially
: a sequence of sounds or visual images stored in or played from a reproducible form
listening to early jazz recordings
watched a live recording of the concert
3
: something (such as a vinyl record or a digital file) on or in which a recording is stored : record entry 2 sense 4
organized the recordings by artist and genre
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
According to the complaint affidavit, Gordon was assisted by Young, who was the notary and is seen on video with Gordon at the Broward County Government Center recording documents at window No. 9.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024
In a series recording, max 30 episodes stored (oldest deleted first, which may be in less than 90 days).
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 19 July 2024
The singer posted a series of photos from inside the recording studio on Thursday, assuring fans that new music is officially underway.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2024
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Noun
Advertisement Employment in the motion picture and sound recording industries rose by 3,000 jobs last month, to 121,200 statewide.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
According to the complaint affidavit, Gordon was assisted by Young, who was the notary and is seen on video with Gordon at the Broward County Government Center recording documents at window No. 9.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024
In a series recording, max 30 episodes stored (oldest deleted first, which may be in less than 90 days).
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 19 July 2024
The singer posted a series of photos from inside the recording studio on Thursday, assuring fans that new music is officially underway.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2024
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