noun
Uncommon
playback
PLAY-bak
Playback (noun) means the act of replaying something, especially recorded sound or video, that has already been recorded. Example: “The referee reviewed the playback before making the final call.”
noun
1
The act of replaying something, especially recorded sound or video, that has already been recorded.
"The referee reviewed the playback before making the final call."
How to use playback
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReplaying a recording of sound or video.
Common pairings
instant playback
video playback
audio playback
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Word forms
- Plural
- playbacks
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Etymology
A compound of play and back.
Rhymes for playback
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What does “playback” mean?
The word “playback” means the act of replaying something, especially recorded sound or video, that has already been recorded. In plain terms, replaying a recording of sound or video.
How do you pronounce “playback”?
“Playback” is pronounced PLAY-bak (/ˈpleɪˌbæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “playback” in a sentence?
Here is “playback” used in a sentence: “The referee reviewed the playback before making the final call.”
What part of speech is “playback”?
“Playback” is a noun.
Is “playback” a common word?
“Playback” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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