Meaning & Definition of Playback in English
Playback
Pronunciation:
/ˈpleɪˌbæk/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
playbacksMeaning and Definition of Playback
1. Primary Definition
The act of playing recorded audio or video.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: The reproduction of recorded sounds or visual images.
Example Sentence: The playback of the concert was exceptional.
Definition: The act of playing back a recording for review or enjoyment.
Example Sentence: She enjoyed the playback of her favorite show.
Definition: A segment of audio or video which has been recorded and is now being played back.
Example Sentence: The playback of the interview was informative.
Etymology
Origin: The term 'playback' is derived from combining 'play' and 'back', literally meaning to play something back.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- 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.
Translations
- Spanish: reproducción
- French: lecture
- German: Wiedergabe
- Russian: воспроизведение
Related Words
- 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.
Slang Meanings of playback
Meaning: To quickly replay something
Example Sentence: I’ll playback that moment to capture the reaction.
Meaning: To rehash a situation or moment
Example Sentence: Stop playback on that argument, it’s over.