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tape-record

verb tape-re·cord \ ˌtāp-ri-ˈkȯrd , ˈtāp-ri-ˌkȯrd \

Definition of tape-record

tape-recorded; tape-recording; tape-records
transitive verb
: to make a recording of on magnetic tape

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Origin and Etymology of tape-record

back-formation from tape recording

TAPE-RECORD Defined for English Language Learners

tape-record

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Definition of tape-record for English Language Learners

  • : to make a recording of (something) on magnetic tape

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