prerecorded

adjective

pre·​re·​cord·​ed ˌprē-ri-ˈkȯr-dəd How to pronounce prerecorded (audio)
variants or pre-recorded
: recorded in advance
airing prerecorded episodes
played a prerecorded message
prerecord transitive verb
or pre-record
prerecorded or pre-recorded; prerecording or pre-recording
decided to prerecord the speech

Examples of prerecorded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The coach, who sought out to hit two in a row during ESPN’s prerecorded feature, chucked 10 shots toward the basket, six of which hit hard off the backboard and the other four hit nothing. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2024 But in lieu of being there in person, Mr. O’Neal had sent along a prerecorded video message. Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 26 May 2024 When the minute of silence ended, and Israeli memorial ceremonies began at cemeteries and community centers, Israelis gathered at screenings throughout the country to watch the prerecorded alternative joint ceremony. Daniel Estrin, NPR, 14 May 2024 The ad coincided with Cook’s announcement on May 7 of the new iPad Pro, in a prerecorded video livestreamed from the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for prerecorded 

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prerecorded was in 1882

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“Prerecorded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prerecorded. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

prerecorded

adjective
pre·​re·​cord·​ed
ˌprē-ri-ˈkȯ(ə)rd-əd
: recorded in advance of presentation or use
a prerecorded television program
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