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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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Researchers set out along the rivers armed with flashlights on their heads and a Walkman recorder, according to the study.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024
Three Republicans running for Maricopa County recorder will face off in a Monday debate that is likely to center on election administration and the rise of voting conspiracies in recent years.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 24 June 2024
DiMaria takes a few steps back from me and my recorder.
—Scaachi Koul, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024
Then, that document is recorded by the recorder’s officer or the clerk’s office.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 18 June 2024
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024
Three Republicans running for Maricopa County recorder will face off in a Monday debate that is likely to center on election administration and the rise of voting conspiracies in recent years.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 24 June 2024
DiMaria takes a few steps back from me and my recorder.
—Scaachi Koul, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024
Then, that document is recorded by the recorder’s officer or the clerk’s office.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 18 June 2024
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“Recorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recorder. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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