Meaning of the word "set a record" in English

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set a record

US /sɛt ə ˈrɛk.ərd/
UK /sɛt ə ˈrɛk.ɔːd/
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Idiom

to achieve a better result than has ever been achieved before

Example:
The athlete managed to set a record in the 100-meter sprint.
The company set a record for the highest sales in a single month.