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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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
This came to light because the Colorado Freedom Fund obtained hours of recordings of court proceedings.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Civil liberties advocates also recommend being mindful when recording videos that show civilians’ faces.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Teens are notified about recording during their safety onboarding.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Alternately embracing and dodging comparisons, the younger Buckley rode the wave of notoriety in the downtown Manhattan scene, securing a recording contract and an army of dedicated followers.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
This came to light because the Colorado Freedom Fund obtained hours of recordings of court proceedings.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Civil liberties advocates also recommend being mindful when recording videos that show civilians’ faces.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Teens are notified about recording during their safety onboarding.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recording. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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