Definition

Noun 1. The process or result of recording sound or images using magnetic tape: "taping" refers to the act of making a recording on magnetic tape or to the recording itself. 2. The act of fastening or securing something with adhesive tape: "taping" can also mean the action of applying tape to bind, seal, or attach something.

Usage Examples

• As a recording:
  • The taping of the live concert will begin at 8 PM.
  • I found an old taping of my grandparents' wedding.
• As fastening with tape:
  • The taping of the boxes took longer than expected.
  • After the injury, the taping of his ankle provided extra support.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in the can" (idiom, related to recording): used informally to indicate that filming or taping of a project is complete.
  • Principal photography is finished; the movie is in the can.
• "to get something on tape": to successfully record something.
  • The journalist was thrilled to get the confession on tape.

Variants and Related Words

• Tape (n/v): The physical medium (noun) or the action of recording/fastening (verb).
  • Noun: A cassette tape. Verb: I will tape the show.
• Taped (adj): Describes something that has been recorded or fastened with tape.
  • A taped interview; a taped-up package.
• Videotaping (n): The specific act of recording video on tape.
  • Videotaping the event is prohibited.

Synonyms

• Recording (n): A stored copy of sound or moving images.
• Filming (n): The process of making a movie or video recording (can be on tape or other media).

Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

• Tape up: To cover or bind thoroughly with tape.
  • He taped up the broken window to keep the rain out.
• Tape over: To record new material on a tape, erasing the previous recording.
  • I had to tape over my old workout video to record the game.

Related Idioms

• Red tape: Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities.
  • We encountered a lot of red tape when applying for the permit. (Note: This idiom uses "tape" metaphorically and is not directly related to the act of taping).

Noun

1. a recording made on magnetic tape
   • the several recordings were combined on a master tape