record

[US]/ˈrekɔːd , rɪˈkɔːd/
[UK]/ˈrekərd , rɪˈkɔːrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. to make a written or electronic record of; to make a sound or video recording
vt. to display; to automatically save
n. a written or electronic account of information; best achievement; personal history or achievements

Phrases & Collocations

audio recording

video recording

record player

medical record

criminal record

world record

of record

for the record

on record

track record

no record

put on record

record number

in record

record keeping

record holder

academic record

data record

on the record

off the record

proven track record

sales record

Example Sentences

a record year for sales

to break a record in sports

catalog a record collection.

to record past events

Output was at a record low.

This is a recording session.

record the date on the outside of the file.

the record's production is gloriously relaxed.

a record of meter readings.

the records left by antiquity

Real-world Examples

He holds the world record for hiccupping.

Source: New Target Junior High School English Grade 8 (Upper)

Got an old record in a beat up sleeve.

Source: Listening to Songs to Learn English (Selected Audio)

Have you ever set a world record in anything?

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

But breaking the record wasn't enough for Branson.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Me too. Though her track record's a little short.

Source: BEC Higher Listening Test Papers (Volume 2)

Well, let me set the record straight.

Source: Connection Magazine

Astronaut Scott Kelly has broken some records.

Source: CNN Selected March 2016 Collection

Until Wednesday, she held the ultralight record.

Source: VOA Special August 2022 Collection

They have a long record of cheating.

Source: NPR News July 2015 Compilation

So when I looked up his records...

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

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