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cassette Definition

cas·sette (kə set, ka-)

noun

  1. a case with roll film in it, for loading a camera quickly and easily
  2. a similar case with magnetic tape, for use in a tape recorder, VCR, etc.

Etymology: Fr, dim. of NormFr casse, case

cassette Synonyms

cassette

n.

cartridge, tape, audio cassette, videocassette, recording, film cartridge, case, microcassette, minicassette; see also record 3.

cassette Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • rewind: So I rewind the cassette many times until I tried to make out what he said.
  • speak: It is not possible to take requests for compact disks, videos or spoken word cassettes which are not in stock.

Adjective modifier

  • audio: For example, Braille, audio cassette, large print or computer disk.
  • pre-recorded: Pre-recorded cassettes Some, but not all, commercially available VHS cassettes also carry these closed captions.
  • accompanying: Two accompanying cassettes or CDs are available separately or in a pack with the book.
  • blank: I inserted what I thought was a blank cassette.
  • compact: One way is to use analog technology - compact cassette or VHS tapes.
  • video: This will probably have a total of 9 episodes split over 3 video cassettes.

Modifies a noun

  • recorder: I would always be there with my cassette recorder, possibly missing a night in the pub to catch him.
  • tape: We listen to books on audio cassette tapes instead of reading the printed version.
  • deck: Own a VCR, DVD, HD recorder or a cassette deck ever lent a friend a CD?
  • inlay: This page contains the text of the cassette inlay.
  • adapter: Or you could use a cassette adapter to play the CD through the car stereo.
  • adaptor: Can I use the radios with a car stereo cassette adaptor?

Noun used with modifier

  • Betacam: Compatible replay of standard definition cassettes Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX and Digital Betacam cassettes can be replayed.
  • toner: You can safely dispose of the toner cassette by putting it in the rubbish bin.
  • tape: Was made to direct drive tape cassette reel hubs in high quality digital tape decks.
  • analog: Fully guaranteed analog telephone call cassette phone recorder for £ 59.95 for home use.
  • radio: There is also a radio cassette / CD player.
  • demo: An audio demo cassette tape illustrating all 757 voices is available for an additional $ 7.50.