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noun
- 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" Similar
- 2. the sum of the past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or thing: "the safety record at the airport is first class" Similar
verb
- 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" Similar
- 2. convert (sound or a performance) into a permanent form for subsequent reproduction or broadcast: "they were recording a guitar recital" Similar
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a piece of information or a description of an event that is written on paper or stored on a computer: The weather centre keeps a record of the weather. This summer has been the hottest on record (= the hottest summer known about).
to set down in writing : furnish written evidence of; to deposit an authentic official copy of; to state for or as if for the record… See the full definition
What is a basic definition of record! Record means to set something down or preserve it in a way that keeps permanent evidence of it. Record is also used to refer to the writing or document that is the preserved account of something.
record. 1. /ˈrɛkərd/ anything providing permanent evidence about past events. 2. /rəˈkord/ set down in permanent form. IPA guide. Other forms: records; recorded; recording. Record started off meaning "to register," with a record being something written down.
Definition of record noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A record is a round, flat piece of black plastic on which sound, especially music, is stored, and which can be played on a record player. You can also refer to the music stored on this piece of plastic as a record.
Definition of record verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
record noun (BEHAVIOUR) A person's or company's record is their behaviour or achievements: [ usually singular ] She has an outstanding academic record (= has done very well in school). Of all airlines they have the best safety record.
a report, list, or aggregate of actions or achievements: He made a good record in college. The ship has a fine sailing record.
1. a. An account, as of information or facts, set down especially in writing as a means of preserving knowledge. b. Something on which such an account is based. c. Something that records: a fossil record. 2. Information or data on a particular subject collected and preserved: the coldest day on record. 3.
