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verb Download 🔗Share (audio, video) To maneuver the play position on a media editing system by using a scroll bar or touch-based interface. Examples : "The video editor was scrubbing through the interview footage to find the exact moment the guest mentioned the project's name. " media technology computing electronics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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