CEFR B1

mp3

noun

Meaning

A digital audio format that compresses sound data to significantly reduce file size while maintaining a quality acceptable for most listeners.

Examples

I converted my entire CD collection into mp3 files to save space on my computer.
The website allows users to download the lecture as an mp3 for offline listening.

Synonyms: audio file, digital track, compressed audio, lossy format

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mp3 (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɛm.piˈθriː/

Definition

A digital audio format that compresses sound data to significantly reduce file size while maintaining a quality acceptable for most listeners.

Examples

I converted my entire CD collection into mp3 files to save space on my computer.
The website allows users to download the lecture as an mp3 for offline listening.
Most modern car stereos are capable of playing mp3s directly from a USB drive.

How to Use mp3

an mp3 (collocation): Using the indefinite article 'an' because it starts with a vowel sound (em). — "I downloaded an mp3 of the interview."

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