Taping Meaning in English
word · lemma: tape
Definition
The process of recording something on tape or video, especially a television show or performance. Can also mean attaching something with tape, but the recording sense is more common in everyday usage.
Usage & Nuances
Still widely used even though most recording is now digital. Common collocations: 'taping a show,' 'taping a conversation,' 'live taping,' 'studio taping.' The word 'taping' sounds slightly old-fashioned — younger speakers might say 'recording' or 'filming' instead.
Example Sentences
The taping of the show starts at 7 PM.
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He was secretly taping their conversation.
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We attended a live taping of our favorite talk show.
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They had to stop taping because someone's phone kept ringing in the audience.
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I got free tickets to a taping of the late-night show — it was amazing to see it in person.
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She didn't know he was taping the whole meeting on his phone until she saw it on the news.
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