Cassette

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kəˈsÉ›t/, /kæˈsÉ›t/
• Rhymes: -É›t

Origin

Borrowing from fr {{2}} cassette.

Full definition of cassette

Noun

1. A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.
2. Any similar small cartridge, such as for a computer disk.
3. (photography) A lightproof container for photographic film.
4. (genetics) A modular DNA sequence encoding one or more genes for a single biochemical function.
5. A set of sprockets mounted onto a splined shaft on the freehub.Image:CassetteTypes1.jpg|audio cassettesImage:Famicom ROM cassette.jpg|ROM cassetteImage:Tessina Film.jpg|film cassetteImage:Ritzelpaket_01_KMJ.jpg|bicycle cassette

Synonyms

• tape

Derived terms

• audiocassette
• cassette deck
• data cassette
• videocassette
• diskette

Related terms

• DAT
• VCR

Anagrams

• test case