The speedometer is recording 100 mph now.
Source: tatoeba (51825)
Recording
/ɹɪˈkɔː(ɹ)dɪŋ/
Synonyms for "recording" (156 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Noun(16 words)
accessioningarrange by catalogaudioaudio fileaudio recordingaudio trackaudiotapebiology observationbusiness registercapturecapturingcataloguingchartingchronicle findingschronicle of eventschronicle writing
Adjective(2 words)
audio artifactcareful observation
Verb(1 words)
be observed in data
Strong matches (46)
Noun(16 words)
discdocumentationelectrical transcriptionenlistmentenrollmententeringentryfichehistoryimpanelmentindexinginscribinginscriptioninsertioninventoryinventoryingletterslistlistinglogging
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Adjective(2 words)
inorganic compound cataloginstantaneous force reading
Verb(1 words)
Determiner(1 words)
most written history
Related words (78)
narrationphonograph recordpipe rollpostingrecordrecord keepingrecordationrecordativeregisterregistrationregistrationalregistryrelicremainsrollrollsrosterrotarubbingscroll
Show 17 more words
self-recordingtabletabulationtapetape cartridgetape cassettetape recordingtenortokentracetracingtranscripttranscriptiontransfervestigewaxwire recording
Adjective(4 words)
nonbroadcasting equipmentorchestral performancerecorded speechsequential circuit design
Verb(4 words)
Noun(33 words)
notenote takingnote-takingnotingnumeratingobservations recordedobserve weekly patternobservingoral history interviewreceiptingrecord audiorecord physical quantityrecord with missing coderecordationsrecorded lecturerecords of observationsregisterregisteringregistrationsreporting
Show 13 more words
sales tallysoil organism observationsound recordingtaketakestallyingtapetrackingtranscribingtranscriptionvideo filevideo recordingwiretap
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accessioning, account, annals, apograph, arrange by catalog.
- Sentence evidence is available for recording, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "recording".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "recording"
Keep "recording" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "recording" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "recording", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "recording" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesactivityadjectivecreating from raw materialsdigital filedocumentmedia filememory deviceprocessrecordrecordkeepingregistry processsignsignalsignalingsignallingstorage device
More specific
13 entriesattendance recordaudio recordingbirth recorddata loggingdeed filingexperiment logfield notegrade entrylab entrynote takingrecordabletest entryvideo recording
Collocations
10 entriesaudio recordingclass recordingrecording devicerecording equipmentrecording historyrecording sessionrecording softwarerecording studiosound recordingvideo recording
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
A telephone recording tells you what time the concert starts.
Source: tatoeba (279354)
Please play it back for me after you've finished the recording.
Source: tatoeba (326488)
MPEG-4 AVC recording practical test: It was always easy to use, now the picture and sound quality is high too.
Source: tatoeba (329384)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "recording"?
Closest matches include accessioning, account, annals, apograph, arrange by catalog.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "recording"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.