MAGNETIC TAPE
\maɡnˈɛtɪk tˈe͡ɪp], \maɡnˈɛtɪk tˈeɪp], \m_a_ɡ_n_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k t_ˈeɪ_p]\
Definitions of MAGNETIC TAPE
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memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information; "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"
By Princeton University
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memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information; "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Plastic coated magnetic ribbon of ferric oxide material. Available in several standard widths, with half inch being the most common. Used mainly in cassettes for audio, video, and data storage, as a backup). It provides only sequential, serial data access. Contrast to magnetic and optical disks, which allow random access.
By Henry Campbell Black
