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Meaning & Definition of Playback in English

English

Playback

Pronunciation:

/ˈpleɪˌbæk/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

playbacks

Meaning 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

replay | recapitulation | reproduction | replaying | broadcast

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.