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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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Earlier this week, Foo Fighters announced their 12th album Your Favorite Toy, their first recording since new drummer Ilan Rubin joined the lineup, and shared its title track.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
Using the high-res ADR and production sound mixer Greg Chapman’s recordings of Elordi’s performance, Robitaille gave Cooke and re-recording mixer Brad Zoern two different subsonic booster tracks to utilize.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
The letter said unauthorized use of recording devices, physical altercations, bullying and harassment are outlined in board policies, as well as disciplinary measures.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The all-analog recording, pressed in flamenco-red 180-gram vinyl, was mastered and produced by Impex Records, whose LPs have achieved collector status among jazz connoisseurs.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Earlier this week, Foo Fighters announced their 12th album Your Favorite Toy, their first recording since new drummer Ilan Rubin joined the lineup, and shared its title track.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
Using the high-res ADR and production sound mixer Greg Chapman’s recordings of Elordi’s performance, Robitaille gave Cooke and re-recording mixer Brad Zoern two different subsonic booster tracks to utilize.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
The letter said unauthorized use of recording devices, physical altercations, bullying and harassment are outlined in board policies, as well as disciplinary measures.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for recording
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recording. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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