Recorder

/rɪˈkɔːrdər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device or instrument that records audio or video.

She used a digital recorder to capture the lecture.

A person who records information or events, especially in an official capacity.

The recorder took detailed minutes during the meeting.

A musical instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes, typically made of wood or plastic.

He played a beautiful melody on his recorder.

from Latin 'recordari' which means 'to remember'.

voice recorder

An electronic device used to record spoken words.

recorder of deeds

An official responsible for maintaining public records.

digital recorder

A modern device that records sound or video in a digital format.

record

To capture sounds or images for preservation.

recording

The act of capturing sound or visual material.

document

A written or digital record of information.

A term used informally for any recording device.

I can't find my recorder, did you see it?

Playing back music that has been recorded.

Let's check the recorder and see what we captured at the party.