tape meaning and definition

TAPE noun

Definition of tape (noun)

1. 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. a recording made on magnetic tape
   • "the several recordings were combined on a master tape"
   • synonyms: tape recording, taping
3. the finishing line for a foot race
   • "he broke the tape in record time"
4. measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
   • "the carpenter should have used his tape measure"
   • synonyms: tape measure, tapeline
5. 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
   • "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"
   • synonyms: mag tape, magnetic tape

TAPE verb

Definition of tape (verb)

1. fasten or attach with tape
   • "tape the shipping label to the box"
2. record on videotape
   • synonyms: videotape
3. register electronically
   • "They recorded her singing"
   • synonyms: record
   • antonym: delete