The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word VIDEOTAPE
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What does VIDEOTAPE mean?
VIDEOTAPE noun- Magnetic tape used to record both video images and sound for subsequent playback or broadcasting
- To make a recording of something on videotape