noun
playback
PLAY-bak
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
Word Forms
playbacks plural
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Etymology
A compound of play and back.