What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cutting short recording is an easy goal (3-2)" mean?

The definition is "easy goal". The wordplay uses a deletion. TAPIN (deletion) = TAPIN; definition: "easy goal" The answer is TAPIN.

Cutting short recording is an easy goal (3-2)

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