video

Definitions

1. noun

   Moving pictures that are shown on a screen.

   Examples

   • Early television used film to record video.
   • Which cable carries the video signal?
2. noun

   A recording of moving pictures, with or without sound.

   Examples

   • We made a video of Robbie's first birthday.
   • She watched a funny video online.
   ≈clip≈vid
3. noun

   Television programs in general.

   Examples

   • The channel mostly shows old reruns and video clips.
   • Streaming has changed how we watch video.
4. noun

   In older use, a videotape or video cassette.

   Examples

   • He still had a box of old video tapes in the attic.
   • The rental shop had shelves full of video cassettes.
5. verb

   To record something with a video camera.

   Examples

   • They videoed the whole wedding.
   • Could you video the school concert for grandma?
6. verb

   To record a television program to watch later.

   Examples

   • Can you video the game while I am out?
   • She videoed the news to watch it later.
7. verb

   To record events or activity on camera.

   Examples

   • Security cameras videoed the whole incident.
   • They videoed the experiment to study it later.