tape Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
   
   • he used a piece of tape for a belt
   • he wrapped a tape around the package
2. noun a recording made on magnetic tape
   tape recording; taping.
   
   • the several recordings were combined on a master tape
3. noun the finishing line for a foot race
   
   • he broke the tape in record time
4. noun measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
   tape measure; tapeline.
   
   • the carpenter should have used his tape measure
5. noun 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
   mag tape; magnetic tape.
   
   • he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview
6. verb fasten or attach with tape
   
   • tape the shipping label to the box
7. verb record on videotape
   videotape.
   
8. verb register electronically
   record.
   
   • They recorded her singing

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