taping
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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
- a recording made on magnetic tape
- the several recordings were combined on a master tape