American English
/ˈɹɛ.kɚd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Information that is written down or saved so that it can be checked or used later.
As a noun, “record” sounds like “REK-erd” (/ˈɹɛkɚd/). As a verb, it sounds like “ri-CORD” (/ɹɪˈkɔɹd/), with the stress on the second part.
Information that is written down or saved so that it can be checked or used later.
The hospital keeps a record of every visit.
Please keep a record of your expenses.
keep a record · official record · medical record · record of payment
a record of + noun
the record shows + noun
The best result ever achieved in a sport, competition, or activity.
She broke the world record in the 100-meter race.
He set a new record for the fastest climb.
break a record · set a record · world record · personal record
set/break/hold + a record
the record for + noun
The history of what a person or organization has done, especially how well they have done.
The company has a strong record of helping small businesses.
She has a clean record after ten years of driving.
criminal record · clean record · track record · poor record
have + a good/bad record
a record in + field
A disc with music on it, especially one made of vinyl, that you can play.
My grandfather has a collection of jazz records.
We listened to a record after dinner.
vinyl record · record player · record collection · play a record
a record by + artist
play + a record
to save information about something so that you can check it later
Keep a record of every payment.
used to make your true position or opinion clear
For the record, I did not approve the plan.
to make an official public statement that can be quoted
The mayor went on the record about the plan.