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Meaning of the word record in English

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record

US /rɪˈkɔːrd/
UK /rɪˈkɔːrd/
"record" picture

Noun

1.

a thin plastic disk carrying recorded sound, especially music, for playing on a phonograph or turntable

Example:
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She put on an old jazz record.
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Vinyl records have made a comeback.
Synonym:
discalbumLPsingle
2.

a piece of evidence or information constituting an official report of a fact or event

Example:
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The police kept a record of all calls.
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Please keep an accurate record of your expenses.
Synonym:
reportaccountdocumentfilelog
3.

the best performance or most remarkable event of its kind that has been officially measured and noted

Example:
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He broke the world record for the 100-meter dash.
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The team set a new league record for most wins in a season.
Synonym:
bestpeakhighestfastest

Verb

1.

to set down in writing or other permanent form for later reference

Example:
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Please record the meeting minutes.
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The sensor will record temperature changes.
Synonym:
write downnotedocumentlogregister
2.

to convert (sound or a performance) into permanent form for later reproduction

Example:
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They plan to record a new album next month.
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The band will record their live performance.
Synonym:
tapevideofilmcapture
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