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recorder
noun
re·cord·er
ri-ˈkȯr-dər 
1
a
: the chief judicial magistrate of some British cities and boroughs
b
: a municipal judge with criminal jurisdiction of first instance and sometimes limited civil jurisdiction
2
: one that records
3
: any of a group of wind instruments ranging from soprano to bass that are characterized by a conical tube, a whistle mouthpiece, and eight finger holes
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After reviewing the data, ICC officials are recommending the installation of new automatic flashing light signals, gates with bells, an event recorder, a remote monitor and constant warning track circuits, according to a report prepared by inspectors.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
One major fan of the recorder in its Renaissance reign?
—Abigail Covington, NPR, 16 July 2025
Tim Stringham is a Democratic veteran who ran unsuccessfully for Maricopa County recorder last year after spending 16 years in the Army and Navy, leaving active duty in 2022.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
The Lexus would hit a top speed of 81 mph, according to an electronic data recorder in the vehicle.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
One major fan of the recorder in its Renaissance reign?
—Abigail Covington, NPR, 16 July 2025
Tim Stringham is a Democratic veteran who ran unsuccessfully for Maricopa County recorder last year after spending 16 years in the Army and Navy, leaving active duty in 2022.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
The Lexus would hit a top speed of 81 mph, according to an electronic data recorder in the vehicle.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
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“Recorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recorder. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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recorder
noun
re·cord·er
ri-ˈkȯrd-ər
1
: a person or device that records
2
: a musical instrument consisting of a usually wooden tube with finger holes and a whistle mouthpiece
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