noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The replaying of something previously recorded, especially sound or moving images. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the act of reproducing recorded sound wordnet
3. 3
   Lip-syncing. nonstandard, uncountable, usually
4. 4
   electronic equipment comprising the part of a tape recorder that reproduces the recorded material wordnet

Example

More examples

"Please prepare a CD player so that you can quickly playback the sound you want to record."

Etymology

From play + back.

Related phrases

playback singer

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