record Definition
- 1a thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, especially an account of an act or occurrence kept in writing or some other permanent form
- 2the sum of the best performances achieved by an athlete, sports team, etc.
- 3a thin plastic disc carrying recorded sound, especially music, or other visual information stored on film or video
Using record: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "record" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The written record of the meeting will be distributed to all attendees.
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She holds the world record for the 100-meter dash.
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I bought the new album on vinyl record.
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The movie was released on DVD and Blu-ray disc records.
record Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using record
to make a public statement or official record of one's opinion or position on something
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The CEO went on record to say that the company would not be downsizing.
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The athlete broke the record for the most home runs in a single season.
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He currently holds the record for the fastest time in the 100-meter dash.
Phrases with record
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He set a new world record in the high jump.
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She broke the world record in the 200-meter freestyle swim.
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Off the record, the politician admitted to taking bribes.
Origins of record
from Old French 'record', from Latin 'recordari', meaning 'remember'
Summary: record in Brief
The term 'record' [ˈrekɔːd] refers to a piece of evidence about the past, such as a written account or a physical object like a vinyl disc. It also denotes the best performance achieved by an athlete or team, as well as other visual information stored on film or video. Phrases like 'set a record' and 'off the record' are common idioms. 'Record' has formal synonyms like 'document' and 'account,' and informal ones like 'info' and 'deets.'
