play·back
(plā′băk′)n.
The act or process of replaying an audio or video recording, as to monitor quality or check a recorded message.
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playback
(ˈpleɪˌbæk)n
1. (Music, other) the act or process of reproducing a recording, esp on magnetic tape
2. (Electronics) the part of a tape recorder serving to reproduce or used for reproducing recorded material
3. (Electronics) (modifier) of or relating to the reproduction of signals from a recording: the playback head of a tape recorder.
vb (adverb)
(Electronics) to reproduce (recorded material) on (a magnetic tape) by means of a tape recorder
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play•back
(ˈpleɪˌbæk)n.
1. the act of reproducing a sound or video recording, esp. in order to check a recording that is newly made.
2. the apparatus used in producing playbacks.
3. response; feedback.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  playback - the act of reproducing recorded sound; "he was allowed to hear the playback of his testimony"sound reproduction - the reproduction of sound |
| 2. | playback - electronic equipment comprising the part of a tape recorder that reproduces the recorded material electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor) |
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