videotape

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a video recording made on magnetic tape
  2. noun a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound
  3. verb record on videotape

Etymology

From video + tape, a trademark of media company Ampex.

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