Word
remaster
Phoneticsre·mas·ter
Españolremasterizar
Definition
v. to improve the sound or picture quality of an old recording or movie using modern technology.
v. to process an existing audio or video recording using modern equipment and techniques to enhance its fidelity or clarity. Often involves adjusting levels, reducing noise, or correcting color balance.
Examples
“The band plans to remaster their first album for a high-quality vinyl release.”
“After discovering the original film negatives, the studio decided to remaster the classic movie to meet modern 4K standards.”
“While the original recording was technically proficient for its era, the digital remastering process revealed subtle details in the bassline and vocal harmonies that had been lost to analog tape degradation.”
Examples
simple
“The band plans to remaster their first album for a high-quality vinyl release.”
contextual
“After discovering the original film negatives, the studio decided to remaster the classic movie to meet modern 4K standards.”
complex
“While the original recording was technically proficient for its era, the digital remastering process revealed subtle details in the bassline and vocal harmonies that had been lost to analog tape degradation.”
Real-World Examples
“I had one speaker and he had the other, and he played me 'I Pity The Fool'."
A remastered version of the song can be heard in the new album.” Domains
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
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