playback
UK: ˈpleɪbæk | US: ˈpleɪbæk
n. the act of replaying recorded sound or video
n. a device or function that reproduces recorded media
vt. to reproduce (recorded content)
The word "playback" emerged in the early 20th century with the rise of audio recording technology. It combines "play" (from Old English "plegian," meaning to exercise or perform) and "back" (from Old English "bæc," denoting reversal or return). The term logically describes the action of "playing back" recorded content, mirroring its original performance. Its structure reflects a transparent compound formation in English, where two standalone words merge to create a new technical term.
The technician tested the playback of the newly recorded track.
Modern smartphones allow instant playback of videos.
She adjusted the playback speed to listen more carefully.
The lecture was available for playback on the university’s website.
The film director reviewed the playback of the scene before moving on.