Airchecks

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A recording of a broadcast for analysis or evaluation purposes
2. An evaluation of a radio or television program's content to assess quality or performance
3. A way for broadcasters to review on-air material to ensure it meets standards and guidelines

Etymology: "Airchecks" is the plural of "aircheck," a noun for a recording of a radio broadcast, typically made so that a DJ, presenter or station could review a performance or demonstrate their work. The term is simply a compound of "air," in its sense of a radio or television transmission going out over the airwaves, and "check," meaning an examination or test. Together they describe a check of what went out on air, which is exactly what the recording lets someone do.