re·cord·ing
ri-ˈkȯr-diŋ 
plural recordings
1
: the process of recording something
The recording took place at the studio.
a recording session
2
: something that has been recorded
a recording of measurement data
especially
: a sequence of sounds or visual images stored in or played from a reproducible form
listening to early jazz recordings
watched a live recording of the concert
3
: something (such as a vinyl record or a digital file) on or in which a recording is stored : record entry 2 sense 4
organized the recordings by artist and genre
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In addition to seeking severance pay, Newton is asking the court to order the county to release the audio recording and pay attorneys’ fees associated with the records dispute.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
When did the writing and the recording process for Retrospect start?
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
Under Mazur’s guidance, Joel would go on to secure a recording contract with Columbia Records in 1972, helping set the stage for his eventual global success.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
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The lawsuit argued that Georgia law mandates transparency in all aspects of the conduct of elections and the counting and recording of votes, and that Raffensperger's decision to exclude observers violates those statutes.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In addition to seeking severance pay, Newton is asking the court to order the county to release the audio recording and pay attorneys’ fees associated with the records dispute.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
When did the writing and the recording process for Retrospect start?
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
Under Mazur’s guidance, Joel would go on to secure a recording contract with Columbia Records in 1972, helping set the stage for his eventual global success.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recording. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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