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Does the phrase "for the record" has the same meaning as "Officially" or "Technically" here?

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Rebecca

Good question. If someone says that something is "for the record", they mean that what they are saying is official and they want it to be written down or remembered so that it is clear or known. The nuance in this context is that the meaning of feminism is often misunderstood, so she wants to officially let everyone know the real meaning. "For the record" is often used in this way to clear up some misunderstanding or lies. Ex: For the record, she approached me about a deal, not the other way around. Ex: I've always been clear on my position, but, just for the record, I disagree. Ex: I'd like to say, for the record, that I have never accepted a bribe from anyone.

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