videodisk
Definition
Noun: A videodisk is a flat, circular storage medium, specifically an optical disc, that contains digital video and audio data. This data, such as a movie or other program, is recorded in a digital format and can be played back using a compatible player connected to a device like a television set or a computer.
Usage
The word "videodisk" refers specifically to the physical disc itself and the technology that uses discs for storing video. It is often used in the context of home entertainment and digital media distribution. * You need a special player to watch a videodisk. * The library has a large collection of movies on videodisk. * Early videodisk formats competed with VHS tapes.
Advanced Usage
- As a format category: The term can refer to the general technology or format family, such as LaserDisc, which was an analog videodisk format, or later digital formats like DVD and Blu-ray.
- LaserDisc was a popular videodisk system in the 1980s before the rise of DVD.
Variants and Related Words
- Videodisc: An alternative spelling.
- Optical disc: A broader category of storage media that includes videodisks, audio CDs, and data CDs/DVDs.
- DVD (Digital Versatile Disc / Digital Video Disc): A specific, common type of digital videodisk.
- Blu-ray Disc: A high-definition type of videodisk.
- LaserDisc: An earlier, analog type of videodisk.
Synonyms
- Optical video disc
- Video disc
Related Phrases
- Videodisk player: The hardware device used to play a videodisk.
- He connected the new videodisk player to his home theater system.
Noun
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a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set
