tape has definitions from the field of computer science
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[ noun ] a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

Examples

"he used a piece of tape for a belt" "he wrapped a tape around the package"

Used in print

(Harry H. Hull, "The Normal Forces and Their Ther...)

A tape of cellulose_acetate is pulled between the blocks and the tape pulls the fluid or paste with it between the parallel faces of the blocks .

A tape of cellulose_acetate is pulled between the blocks and the tape pulls the fluid or paste with it between the parallel faces of the blocks .

In normal use weights are hung_on the end of the tape and allowed to pull the tape and the material to be tested between the blocks .

In normal use weights are hung_on the end of the tape and allowed to pull the tape and the material to be tested between the blocks .

After it has reached terminal_velocity , the time for the tape to travel a known distance is recorded .

2
[ noun ] (computer science) a recording made on magnetic tape

Examples

"the several recordings were combined on a master tape"

Used in print

(The Christian Science Monitor,...)

London explains that the very distinct directional effect in the Phase 4 series is due in large part to their novel methods of microphoning and recording the music on a number of separate tape channels .

In some of the numbers the instrumental parts have even been recorded at different times and then later combined on the master tape to produce special_effects .

3
[ verb ] fasten or attach with tape

Examples

"tape the shipping label to the box"

Related terms

attach scotch_tape

4
[ noun ] the finishing line for a foot race

Examples

"he broke the tape in record time"

Related terms

finishing_line

5
[ noun ] measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths

Examples

"the carpenter should have used his tape measure"

Related terms

measuring_instrument

6
[ verb ] record on videotape

Synonyms

videotape

7
[ verb ] register electronically

Synonyms

record

Examples

"They recorded her singing"

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[ noun ] (computer science) 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

Examples

"he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"

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