Definition

The act of recording video and audio using a camcorder, often associated with capturing events or performances.

Example

He spent the afternoon camcording his daughter's school play.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new laws against camcording movies in theaters?

Yeah, it's about time they did something about it.

I can't believe people still think it's okay to do camcording.

Right? It's just unfair to the filmmakers who put in so much effort.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Camcording is formed from "camera" (from Latin *camera*, meaning chamber or room) and "cord" (from Latin *chorda*, meaning string or cord). The word refers to the act of recording video using a device that combines a camera and a recorder, essentially capturing images in a chamber-like device.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'camera' as a chamber capturing images and 'cord' as the connection to record them — that's how camcording means recording video.

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