play·back (pl  b k )n. 1. The act or process of replaying a newly made audio or video recording, as to monitor quality. 2. A method of or an apparatus for reproducing sound recordings: "switches on the playback of a telephone-answering machine" (Vanity Fair). |
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 play back (adverb)
(Electronics) to reproduce (recorded material) on (a magnetic tape) by means of a tape recorder
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| 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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