Playback

/ˈpleɪˌbæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of reviewing a recorded program or performance.

After the shoot, we watched the playback to assess our performance.

The functionality in devices that allows users to listen to or view recorded media.

The playback controls on the media player were easy to navigate.

The act of reproducing recorded sound or video.

The playback of the recorded concert was stunning, capturing every note perfectly.

The term 'playback' is derived from combining 'play' and 'back', literally meaning to play something back.

live playback

The real-time playing back of audio or video during the event.

instant playback

The ability to immediately replay content after it has been recorded.

audio playback

The reproduction of sound recordings.

video playback

The reproduction of visual recordings.

record

To capture audio or video for later playback.

streaming

The process of transmitting audio or video in real-time without the need to download.

editing

The process of altering recorded audio or video before playback.

To quickly replay something

I’ll playback that moment to capture the reaction.

To rehash a situation or moment

Stop playback on that argument, it’s over.