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Definition of video

video

/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/
vid · e · o
Plural:videos
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Past Simple:videoed
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Past Participle:videoed
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Present Participle:videoing
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video Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The system or technology of recording, reproducing, and broadcasting moving visual images.

Example

"The security system relies on both audio and video to monitor the premises."

2

A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on a physical medium.

Example

"She uploaded a hilarious video of her cat to social media."

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• verb

1

To record moving visual images of an event or subject using a camera.

Example

"He decided to video the entire graduation ceremony for his grandparents to watch later."

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• Rhymes for video

• Nearby Words

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vidin
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s as a visual equivalent to 'audio', from the Latin 'video' meaning 'I see' (from the verb 'videre', to see).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Video. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/video
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