videotape

/ˈvɪdioʊteɪp/ /ˈvɪdiəteɪp/

Meanings

noun

Magnetic tape used to record both video images and sound for subsequent playback or broadcasting

Examples :

"The teacher used a videotape to show the class a recording of a science experiment. "

verb

To make a recording of something on videotape

Examples :

"The teacher will videotape the students' presentations so they can review them later. "

media technology electronics communication

Related Words

record noun

/ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /ˈɹɛkɚd/ /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹiˈkɔɹd/

A disk, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.

"My grandfather's old record player plays music from vinyl records. "

broadcasting verb

/ˈbɹɔːdkæstɪŋ/ /ˈbɹɔdkæstɪŋ/

To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means.

"The local radio station is broadcasting the school's graduation ceremony live this afternoon. "

subsequent adjective

/ˈsʌbsəkwənt/

Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.

"Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China."

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

presentations noun

/ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌpɹiːzənˈteɪʃənz/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The students gave their presentations about different countries in geography class. "

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

recording verb

/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/ /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

To make a record of information.

"I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations."

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

science noun

/ˈsaɪəns/

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."

magnetic adjective

/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

"a magnetic recorder"

playback noun

/ˈpleɪbæk/

The replaying of something previously recorded, especially sound or moving images.

"The coach reviewed the video playback of the game to analyze the team's performance. "