rec
word
Definition
'Rec' is an informal abbreviation for 'record' (as in recording audio or video), used especially when talking about starting or seeing a recording.
Usage & Nuances
'Rec' is informal and mostly used in technical, media, or casual digital contexts (like 'Press rec to start'). It's often seen on recording buttons and device screens. Do not use 'rec' in formal writing; use 'record' or 'recording' instead.
Spanish: grabación (abreviatura de 'recording')Portuguese (BR): gravação (abreviação de 'recording')Portuguese (PT): gravação (abreviação de 'recording')Chinese (Simplified): 录制（“recording”的缩写）Chinese (Traditional): 錄製（「recording」的縮寫）Hindi: रिक (रिकॉर्डिंग के लिए संक्षिप्त)Arabic: تسجيل (اختصار لكلمة 'recording')Bengali: রেকRussian: рекJapanese: レックVietnamese: recKorean: REC - 레코드(녹화)Turkish: recUrdu: ریکIndonesian: rec
Example Sentences
Press the rec button to start recording.
basic
The rec light is on during filming.
basic
Did you forget to press rec?
basic
Make sure the red rec icon appears before you start talking.
natural
Oops, I hit stop instead of rec and missed the beginning.
natural
You can always see a rec mark in the corner if the video is being recorded.
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