prerecording
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
KK: /priˈrɪkɔrdɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A recording that is made in advance, before it is played or broadcast.
Example
The prerecording of the interview allowed for editing before it aired.
Conversation
Did you listen to that prerecording of the concert last night?
I did! It sounded amazing, even though it wasn't live.
I loved how the energy came through in the prerecording.
Me too! It really felt like we were there.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
taping
recording
filming
Antonyms
live
broadcast
streaming
verb
Definition
To record something in advance before it is needed or used.
Example
The team is prerecording the podcast episodes for the upcoming season.
Tense Forms
Past: prerecorded
Past Participle: prerecorded
Conversation
Are you prerecording your podcast this week?
Yeah, I want to make sure it sounds perfect before I release it.
That’s a smart idea! How long do you usually take when prerecording?
Root Explanation
Prerecording → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "recording" (from Latin "recordari", meaning to remember or to recall). The word "prerecording" means the act of recording something before it is presented or broadcasted.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'before' ('pre-') you 'remember' or 'recall' ('recording') it — that's why prerecording means to record in advance.
Visually Confused Words
recording