noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of remastering (“new version of a piece of media”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: remastering
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
remaster
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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rhymes with -æstə(ɹ)
verb
Meaning 2
To produce a new version of a recording by remixing the original master recordings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 4
To produce a new version of a video game with updated graphics, often re-recorded music, and added features and content.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: video-games
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English master English remaster From re- + master.
Across languages
Translations
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: remasteritzar — to create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording
- Chinese Mandarin: 複刻 /复刻 (fùkè) — to create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording
- Finnish: remasteroida — to create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording
- French: remastériser — to create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording
- German: überarbeiten — to create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording
- Spanish: remasterizar — to create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording
- Walloon: rimwaistri — to create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording
Real reading context