Is it possible to deliver the meaning of "new record" without putting "new" here?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, it is possible to imply the meaning of "new record" without using the word "new." The speaker says " ... this has got to be some kind of a record!" Taking into account the context of the sentence, it is implied that it could be a new record. "Got to be a record" is a way of saying "new record," in addition to the expression "set a record." Ex: This has got to be a record! Ex: She set a record for the long jump.