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a recording of an oral reading of a book, often in abridged form.Also, audiobook.[1990-95]
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audio book — a recording of an oral reading of a book, often in abridged form. Also, audiobook. [1990 95] * * * audio book noun A book in recorded form, eg on audio cassette • • • Main Entry: ↑audio * * * audio book UK US noun [countable] [ … Useful english dictionary
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