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videotape

/ˌvɪdioʊˈteɪp/
/ˈvɪdeəʊteɪp/
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Other forms: videotaped; videotapes; videotaping

Definitions of videotape
  1. noun
    a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound
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    type of:
    mag tape, magnetic tape, tape
    memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
  2. noun
    a video recording made on magnetic tape
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    type of:
    tape, tape recording, taping
    a recording made on magnetic tape
    video, video recording
    a recording of both the visual and audible components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program)
  3. verb
    record on videotape
    synonyms: tape
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    type of:
    enter, put down, record
    make a record of; set down in permanent form
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