tape–record

transitive verb tape–re·cord \ˌtāp-ri-ˈkȯrd, ˈtāp-ri-ˌ\

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

Full Definition of TAPE-RECORD

: to make a recording of on magnetic tape

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back-formation from tape recording

First Known Use: 1950

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