Record

/ˈrɛkərd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A written account of something that is kept for future reference.
The school keeps a record of all student attendance.
An official document that provides evidence or proof.
He requested a copy of his medical record from the hospital.
The highest or best level achieved in a particular activity.
She set a new world record in the 100-meter dash.
verb
To write down or store information for future reference.
Please record your answers on the answer sheet.
To capture audio or video data.
They plan to record the concert for later broadcast.
To register officially.
You need to record your vehicle with the state.

Etymology

From Middle English 'recorden', from Latin 'recordari', meaning 'to remember'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on record:
Officially recorded or documented.
set a record:
To achieve the best performance or result.
record label:
A company that produces and sells music recordings.
record-breaking:
Surpassing previous achievements.
in record time:
Accomplished very quickly.

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Slang Meanings

To record something impressive.
Did you see that trick? That’s going on my record!
To get something on tape.
Let's record this jam session for later.