Meanings
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1
noun
a simple woodwind instrument played by blowing through a fipple and covering finger holes
Each student learned a short melody on the recorder.
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2
noun
a device or program that records sound, images, measurements, or other data
The flight recorder stored data from the aircraft's final hours.
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3
noun
a person whose duty is to keep official records
The recorder entered every decision in the council's register.
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noun
law, England and Wales: a barrister or solicitor who serves as a part-time judge
The recorder sentenced the defendant at the Crown Court.
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Etymology
From Middle English recordour, through Old French from Medieval Latin recordator, ultimately from Latin recordari, 'call to mind.' It first denoted an official who recorded matters; the instrument name arose separately from its historical use in musical instruction and practice.