videotape

noun, verb — 4 senses

videotape

noun

Etymology From video + tape, a trademark of media company Ampex.

1

A relatively wide magnetic tape used for recording visual images and sounds (as of a television production) for subsequent playback or broadcasting.

2

Synonym of videocassette (“cassette containing videotape”).

Derived terms
file videotape

videotape

verb

Etymology From video + tape, a trademark of media company Ampex.

1

to make a recording of something on videotape

2

Ambitransitive To visually record (activity, or a motion picture) in general, with or without sound.

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