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record

record

2.5
A paper or file that gives information about past events
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛkərd/
translation icon : registro
  • 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.

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Examples

  • The last charge we have on record is a purchase totaling 140 dollars and 23 cents

  • 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.

  • If you look at my scientific record, how do I judge it?

  • We're searching for the records of my family coming through.

  • Thank you for the opportunity to put this matter on record.

  • And there would be records there of that at Ellis Island.

  • The semiannual sales records are out.

  • 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

history
vsrecord
899 1.0

An account of past events about a person or place

is a piece of preserved evidence, not a full narrative or interpretation
transcript
vsrecord
  • Formal
239 4.2

An official written copy of what was said or of school grades

is general evidence of past events, not only verbatim texts
registry
vsrecord
  • Formal
100 4.2

An official list of names or items kept by an organization

is evidence of past events, not only maintained lists
documentation
vsrecord
87 4.3

Documents that show proof of a fact or claim

is general evidence of past events, not only supporting materials
register
vsrecord
  • Formal
68 3.0

An official written list of names or events

is wider evidence about past events beyond named lists
relation
vsrecord
38 3.9

A spoken or written description of what happened

is preserved evidence rather than a plain narration
paper trail
vsrecord
37 4.0

Papers like emails or receipts that show what someone did

is broader evidence about past events, not necessarily a linked chain
proceedings
vsrecord
  • Formal
30 6.1

An official written record of what happens at a meeting or conference

is general evidence of past events beyond meeting reports
papers
vsrecord
23 1.9

Official documents that show who you are or give legal information

is any evidence of past events, not only official files
18 3.3

A written document that gives reliable information about past events

is general evidence of past events, not necessarily with historical weight
logbook
vsrecord
12 3.3

A book where people write regular records of journeys, events, or activities

is broader evidence of past events beyond regular dated entries
6 3.5

A record from the past that helps us learn about people or events

is evidence about past events without special historical value
written record
vsrecord
5 3.4

A document that keeps proof of facts or events

is any evidence about past events not limited to written form
written document
vsrecord
  • Formal
3 2.5

A formal paper that gives information or records facts

is any evidence of past events not limited to formal papers
3 3.5

A written or spoken record of past events

is broader evidence and may be factual rather than narrative
written account
vsrecord
1 3.2

A paper that describes events so people can read about them later

is broader evidence of past events beyond a single text
1 5.0

A list that shows events in the order they happened, often with dates

is any evidence not specifically ordered by time

Antonyms

amnesia
  • Specialized
93 6.7

A loss of memory often after injury, illness, or trauma

11 3.5

A habit of not remembering things like names or keys

Idioms

off the record
  • Literature
87 6.8

Said to a reporter that is not for publication

Give the true facts to fix a wrong idea

Happens very quickly, faster than usual

To keep saying the same complaint again and again until people get annoyed

Compounds

medical record
  • Specialized
109 2.3

A written file with a patient's health history and treatments

93 3.7

A history of past success that shows ability and reliability

A list of crimes a court says someone is guilty of

A business that makes, promotes, and sells music and supports artists

47 3.0

The best official result in the world for a sport or event

public record
  • Formal
43 3.0

An official document a government must keep and let people read

Better than any earlier time, number or measurement

A written document that gives reliable information about past events

18 3.0

A machine that plays music from vinyl discs using a needle

broken record
  • Offensive
14 4.9

A person who keeps saying the same thing until others get annoyed

12 3.2

A person or organization that officially has the best result in an event

12 2.3

A book that lists official facts or achievements

Keeping written or digital information so you can find it later

A document that keeps proof of facts or events

5 6.4

The official written report of what members of the US Congress say and how they vote

4 3.2

A flat round plastic disc that people play on a turntable to hear music

3 3.0

A set of songs released together with one cover

A person or thing that beats a previous record

Someone's best result in a sport or activity

2 4.1

Fastest time ever recorded at a race track for a distance

1 3.1

The highest amount ever paid for something

1 6.6

A flat round disc with a groove that stores music and is played on a turntable

A list that shows events in the order they happened, often with dates

A person who writes and saves important official information in files

record-keeping
  • Specialized
1 3.7

Relating to arranging and storing written or digital information

stuck record
  • Informal
1 7.4

A person who repeats the same thing until it becomes annoying

A record showing how many games a team or player wins and loses in a season

A paper or cardboard cover that protects a vinyl record

expense record
  • Specialized
3.5

A written list of money spent for work or home

graphical record
  • Specialized
4.1

A chart that shows numbers or data so you can see trends

record album
  • Archaic
2.8

A book or case that holds and protects vinyl records

record changer
  • Archaic
7.0

A device on a record player that plays several records by itself in a row

A cardboard or paper sleeve that protects a vinyl record

record hop
  • Archaic
8.6

An informal dance for teenagers where people play popular songs from records

A cover for a vinyl record that protects it and shows the album art

stock of record
  • Specialized
7.9

Shares that are owned by people whose names are on the company's official list on a set date

A person or company whose name appears on the company's list of owners of shares on a certain date

How Detailed

report
1.3
record
2.5
entry
196 2.1
note
1.0

Surface Forms

record singular
records plural

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.