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What is CD Ripping?

By Sam Costello, About.com

Definition:

Ripping - This is the term used for the process of importing songs from CDs into iTunes, or onto a computer more generally.

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Examples:
For example, if you transferred a CD to your iTunes library, you would say that you ripped that CD.

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