Definition

A recording made to showcase the skills of a broadcaster, often used to impress potential employers.

Example

The radio station requested an aircheck to evaluate the new announcer's performance.

Conversation

Have you heard about my latest aircheck?

No, I haven't! How did it go?

I think it turned out pretty well, actually.

That's awesome! I can't wait to listen to it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aircheck → The word is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the Earth) and "check" (from Old French "eschequier", meaning to check or verify). The term "aircheck" refers to the act of verifying or monitoring the quality of air, often in the context of broadcasting or radio stations checking their transmission quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' as the invisible substance around us and 'check' as verifying something — an aircheck is about verifying the quality of what is transmitted through the air.

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