playback
n. C / Un. the act of listening to or watching something you have recorded. You use this when you want to check a video or audio file you just made.
n. the reproduction of previously recorded sound or video signals. Refers to both the process of playing back and the quality of the resulting output.
The video playback is very smooth.
After recording the interview, the journalist checked the playback to ensure the audio was clear enough for transcription.
High-end audio equipment aims for faithful playback, ensuring that the listener hears the recording exactly as the artist intended without any artificial distortion or coloration.
From play + back.
Often used as an uncountable noun for the process, but can be countable when referring to a specific instance of playing a recording.