Meaning & use
Voiceover
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A piece of narration in a film, broadcast, or advertisement, spoken by someone not seen on screen.
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The documentary relied on a calm voiceover to guide viewers through complex historical events.
She recorded the voiceover for the commercial in a single afternoon session.
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Widely used in film, television, radio, and video game production as both a noun and, informally, a verb.
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