Meaning of the word records in English

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records

Noun

1.

a thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, especially an account kept in writing or some other permanent form.

Example:
you should keep a written record
2.

the sum of the past achievements or actions of a person or organization; a person or thing's previous conduct or performance.

Example:
the safety record at the airport

Verb

1.

set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference, especially officially.

Example:
they were asked to keep a diary and record everything they ate or drank
2.

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

Example:
they were recording a guitar recital
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