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tapeless

tapeless

1 5.2
Not using magnetic tape to record and store sound and pictures
  • adjective
  • /ˈteɪpləs/
  • Specialized
: sin cinta
  • Many broadcasters have switched to tapeless workflows for faster editing and sharing.
  • tapeless camcorder

Examples

  • The new tapeless recording system is revolutionary.

  • The future belongs to tapeless high-definition camcorders.

  • The new camera is completely tapeless, storing all footage on memory cards.

  • A tapeless system reduces the risk of losing recordings due to damaged tapes.

  • Many studios are now switching to tapeless technology.

  • Even tape drives for home use are all but vanished, and most manufacturers are touting tapeless backup systems.

  • Still images also received a fair rating in our jury tests; pictures weren't as crisp or as colorful as those from other tapeless models.

Surface Forms

tapeless positive

Morphology

tapeless = tape (transparent) = tape + less

Clearly formed from 'tape' (magnetic tape sense) + '-less' meaning 'without', a productive and transparent derivation.

Etymology

The word tapeless comes from tape and the ending -less, where -less means 'without' just like in hopeless, so it literally means 'without tape' and is used for audio or video systems that do not use 'magnetic tape' for recording.