Definition

A part of a recording or film that was not included in the final version, often because it was not considered good enough or relevant.

Example

The DVD includes several outtakes that show the actors having fun between scenes.

Conversation

Did you see the outtake from that movie we watched last week?

Yeah, it was hilarious! I loved how they goofed around.

I can't believe they left that scene out of the final cut!

Right? It would have made the movie even more fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outtake → It is formed from "out-" (meaning outside or outward) and "take" (from Old English "tacan", meaning to seize or grasp). The word "outtake" refers to a segment or portion that is taken out from a larger whole, often used in the context of film or audio recordings.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'taken out' ('take') from the 'outside' ('out-') of a larger collection, like a scene that is removed from a movie.

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