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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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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
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).
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.
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.
Definition of record verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a report, list, or aggregate of actions or achievements: He made a good record in college. The ship has a fine sailing record.
The document records that the battle took place six years earlier. to set down or register in some permanent form, as on a seismograph. to set down, register, or fix by characteristic marks, incisions, magnetism, etc., for the purpose of reproduction by a phonograph or magnetic reproducer.
Definition of record noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. record. noun. NAmE//ˈrɛkərd// record jump to other results. written account.
