Synonyms for
Playback
Definition
the act of reproducing previously recorded sounds or moving images
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Common collocations
- playback speed
- playback device
- playback error
- playback quality
- playback system
- playback control
- playback function
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Usage note
Playback refers to the act of playing back recorded sound or video. It is commonly used in technical or media contexts.
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Example sentences
- The director asked for a playback of the scene to make sure everything was perfect.
- I used the playback feature on my phone to listen to the message again.
- The band listened to the playback of their performance to improve for the next show.
- The singer's playback was so good that many people thought she was singing live.
- The playback of the movie was interrupted by a storm and we had to wait for it to pass.
Quotes
"Life is like a tape recorder; every morning is a new tape." - Anita Desai
"The past is never dead. It's not even past." - William Faulkner
"The voice of the intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing." - Sigmund Freud