Word
recorded
Phoneticsrecord·ed
US/ɹəˈkɔɹdɪd/
UK/ɹɪkˈɔːdɪd/
Definitions
01stored for the future
A2 · Elementary
v. to have written down information or stored sound and pictures so they can be used later.
v. the past tense or past participle of 'record', meaning to set down in writing or store in a digital or physical format for future reference.
“The secretary recorded every word of the meeting in her notebook.”
“The historian recorded the oral testimonies of the survivors, ensuring their experiences were preserved for future generations.”
Usage
The verb is stressed on the second syllable: re-CORD.
Synonyms
02not live
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describes music, video, or information that is stored on a disc or computer rather than happening live.
adj. pertaining to sound, images, or data that has been captured and stored on a medium; often contrasted with 'live' performances.
“I prefer listening to recorded music when I study because I can control the volume.”
“The broadcast consisted of a mix of live commentary and recorded interviews from earlier in the week.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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