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Record

ˈrɛkɔːd

Record definitions
noun
record records
  1. a thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, especially an account kept in writing or some other permanent form

    "you should keep a written record"

    account(s) document(s) documentation data file(s) dossier(s) information evidence report(s)
    • an official report of the proceedings and judgement in a court
    • a number of related items of information which are handled as a unit
  2. the sum of the past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or thing

    "the safety record at the airport is first class"

    previous conduct/performance track record previous achievements/accomplishments career to date history past life history background
  3. the best performance or most remarkable event of its kind

    "he held the world record for over a decade"

    best performance highest achievement star performance
  4. a thin plastic disc carrying recorded sound in grooves on each surface, for reproduction by a record player

    "I'm listening to records in my room"

    album
    • a piece or collection of music reproduced on a record or on another medium

      "my favourite record"

verb
record recorded recording records
  1. set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference

    "they were asked to keep a diary and record everything they ate or drank"

    write down set down put in writing put down take down note make a note of jot down put down on paper commit to paper
    • state or set down publicly or officially

      "the coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death"

    • (of an instrument or observer) show or register (a measurement or result)

      "the temperature was the lowest recorded since 1926"

    • achieve (a certain score or result)

      "they recorded their first win of the season"

  2. convert (sound or a performance) into a permanent form for subsequent reproduction or broadcast

    "they were recording a guitar recital"

    make a record/recording of tape tape-record make produce cut put on disc/tape
    • produce (a programme, or a piece or collection of music) by recording a performance

      "they go into the studio next week to record their debut album"