record
- noun
- /ˈrɛkərd/
- Today, the program includes more than 220,000 shared records representing 765,000 individual library holdings.
I even saw the record of statements they did.
- I even saw the record of statements they did.
- Like it's not on the record, right, per SE.
- And I want to state for the permanent record, we are not your people.
- So did you falsify a business record with intent?
- So for the record, paper no longer beats rock.
- The changes play to skipping a record of failure to meet the world.
- UPA has state, national and world's records on UPA.
- And in fact, I think we still have the record of the.
- Because I mean, if you read my history on record or anywhere.
- It seemed to be what I saw from looking at records and watching TV.
Examples
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The last charge we have on record is a purchase totaling 140 dollars and 23 cents
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Pregnant women should carry a copy of their prenatal medical records, next-of-kin details, and insurance policies.
Academic text (2011) -
This is the record of all the parts.
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If you look at my scientific record, how do I judge it?
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We're searching for the records of my family coming through.
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Thank you for the opportunity to put this matter on record.
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And there would be records there of that at Ellis Island.
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The semiannual sales records are out.
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Sources of errors that can compromise patient safety include prescribing, record keeping, communication, and pathology results.
Academic text (2011) -
The historian reviewed the ancient records to gather evidence about past civilizations.
Synonyms
An account of past events about a person or place
An official written copy of what was said or of school grades
An official list of names or items kept by an organization
Documents that show proof of a fact or claim
An official written list of names or events
A spoken or written description of what happened
Papers like emails or receipts that show what someone did
An official written record of what happens at a meeting or conference
Official documents that show who you are or give legal information
A written document that gives reliable information about past events
A book where people write regular records of journeys, events, or activities
A record from the past that helps us learn about people or events
A document that keeps proof of facts or events
A formal paper that gives information or records facts
A written or spoken record of past events
A paper that describes events so people can read about them later
A list that shows events in the order they happened, often with dates
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
To keep saying the same complaint again and again until people get annoyed
Compounds
- Formal
The official written report of what members of the US Congress say and how they vote
- Archaic
A flat round disc with a groove that stores music and is played on a turntable
- Archaic
A device on a record player that plays several records by itself in a row
- Specialized
Shares that are owned by people whose names are on the company's official list on a set date
- Formal
A person or company whose name appears on the company's list of owners of shares on a certain date
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Record comes from the Latin recordari, which means 'to remember' and is made of re- 'again' and cor 'heart'. A record was originally something that brings something 'back to the heart', so today a record is a document that keeps evidence of past events.