recording

1 of 2

present participle of record entry 1

recording

2 of 2

noun

re·​cord·​ing ri-ˈkȯr-diŋ How to pronounce recording (audio)
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

Examples of recording in a Sentence

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The Gotye-sampling single, which had a nearly six-year journey from initial recording to release, drives 33-21 on Rhythmic Airplay in its second week on the chart from a 181% surge in plays, winning it the weekly Greatest Gainer honor for the largest increase in plays among all tracks. Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025 This frame is no different, as several beloved compilations featuring Sinatra's classic recordings find space on a pair of genre-specific lists, with a few fan favorites returning for another stay. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 To purchase a recording of the event, visit 92ny.org. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The artists make good on their longtime friendship with their first joint recordings By Madison Bloom March 28, 2025 Eartheater has enlisted Shygirl for two new songs. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recording

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1544, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of recording was in 1544

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recording

noun
re·​cord·​ing ri-ˈkȯrd-iŋ How to pronounce recording (audio)
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