prerecorded

[ pree-ri-kawr-did ]
/ ˌpri rɪˈkɔr dɪd /

adjective

containing previously recorded information: a prerecorded audiotape; a prerecorded videocassette. Compare blank(def 5).

Origin of prerecorded

First recorded in 1955–60; prerecord + -ed2

Definition for prerecorded (2 of 2)

prerecord
[ pree-ri-kawrd ]
/ ˌpri rɪˈkɔrd /

verb (used with object)

to record beforehand or in advance.
to record (a radio show, television program, etc.) prior to an actual broadcast or showing.
Movies. to record (music, sound effects, etc.) before filming begins, as to facilitate synchronization.

Origin of prerecord

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + record

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British Dictionary definitions for prerecorded

prerecorded
/ (ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːdəd) /

adjective

having been recorded (on tape, video, etc) beforehand a pre-recorded message