Meaning | memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information. |
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Synonyms | magnetic tape, tape |
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Narrower | audiotape | magnetic tape for use in recording sound |
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cassette tape | A cassette that contains magnetic tape |
magnetic stripe | A short strip of magnetic tape attached to a credit card or debit card |
videotape | A relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording / recording visual images and associated sound |
Broader | memory device, storage device | A device that preserves information for retrieval |
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Spanish | cinta magnética |
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Catalan | cinta magnètica |
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