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magnetic tape

DEFINITIONS OF: magnetic tape

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n 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

Synonyms:
mag tape, tape
Types:
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audiotape
magnetic tape for use in recording sound
cassette tape
a cassette that contains magnetic tape
magnetic stripe
a short strip of magnetic tape attached to a credit card or debit card; it contains data that will tell a reading device who you are and what your account number is, etc.
videotape
a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound
Type of:
memory device, storage device
a device that preserves information for retrieval
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