Meaning of the word playback in English

What does playback mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

playback

US /ˈpleɪ.bæk/

UK /ˈpleɪ.bæk/

the act of playing back a recording, especially to check it

Example:

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The director reviewed the video playback to ensure everything was perfect.

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We need to listen to the playback of the interview to catch all the details.

Synonym:

reproduction replay re-recording

to play back a recording

Example:

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Can you playback the last few seconds of that song?

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The system allows users to record and playback their calls.

Synonym:

reproduce replay re-record