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prerecorded

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pre⋅re⋅cord⋅ed

[pree-ri-kawr-did]
–adjective
containing previously recorded information: a prerecorded audiotape; a prerecorded videocassette. Compare blank (def. 5).

Origin:
1955–60; prerecord + -ed 2

pre⋅re⋅cord

[pree-ri-kawrd]
–verb (used with object)
1. to record beforehand or in advance.
2. to record (a radio show, television program, etc.) prior to an actual broadcast or showing.
3. Movies. to record (music, sound effects, etc.) before filming begins, as to facilitate synchronization.

Origin:
1935–40; pre- + record
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pre·re·cord   (prē'rĭ-kôrd')   
tr.v.   pre·re·cord·ed, pre·re·cord·ing, pre·re·cords
To record (a television program, for example) at an earlier time for later presentation or use.
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