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Meaning of the word recorder in English

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recorder

US /rɪˈkɔːr.dɚ/
UK /rɪˈkɔː.dər/
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Noun

1.

a device for recording sound, pictures, or data

Example:
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He used a voice recorder to capture the interview.
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The security camera has a built-in video recorder.
Synonym:
logger recorder register
2.

a person who keeps records

Example:
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The court recorder transcribed every word of the testimony.
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She works as a data recorder for a research firm.
Synonym:
clerk scribe archivist
3.

a wind instrument of the flute family, having a whistle mouthpiece and eight finger holes or keys

Example:
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She learned to play the recorder in elementary school.
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The orchestra featured a beautiful solo on the alto recorder.
Synonym:
flute pipe
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recording record for the record record player soprano recorder record holder break a record