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Record

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈrekɔːd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈrekərd/"]/

Meaning of Record

a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future

In simple words: To write down or save information.

Record in a sentence

• I bought a new record of my favorite artist yesterday.
• They broke the world record for the fastest marathon.
• She played the record quietly because it was late.
• Please make sure to record the meeting so we can review it later.
• He has a record of excellent performance at his job.

How to use Record

Use 'record' when talking about saving audio, video, or information. It's suitable in most contexts, but in casual speech, phrases like 'make a recording' may sound more natural.

Grammar pattern

record + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'record player' that spins to play music; it records sounds.

Related words

Collocations with Record

• formal
• official
• public
• keep
• maintain
• compile
• contain something
• include something
• indicate something
• in the record
• in the records
• off the record
• access to the records
• have a record of something
• have no record of something
• club
• course
• national
• hold
• establish
• set
• stand
• fall
• book
• attempt
• breaker
• record for
• record with
• in record time
• past
• track
• distinguished
• have
• possess
• establish
• demonstrate something
• show something
• compare with something
• record among
• record for
• record in
• long-playing
• LP
• gramophone
• write
• cut
• make
• company
• industry
• label
• long-playing
• LP
• gramophone
• write
• cut
• make
• company
• industry
• label

Synonyms for Record

• document
• log
• capture
• register
• chronicle

Opposites of Record

• erase
• delete

Common mistakes with Record

• Confused with 'recorded' when discussing past actions.
• Using 'record' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb.
• Mixing up 'record' with 'recall' which has a different meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Record

What does Record mean?

To write down or save information.

What is the definition of Record?

a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future

How do you use Record in a sentence?

I bought a new record of my favorite artist yesterday.

Can you give another example of Record?

They broke the world record for the fastest marathon.

What are synonyms for Record?

Common alternatives include document, log, capture, register, chronicle.

What is the opposite of Record?

Opposite meanings include erase, delete.

What words go with Record?

It commonly pairs with formal, official, public, keep, maintain, compile, contain something, include something, indicate something, in the record, in the records, off the record, access to the records, have a record of something, have no record of something, club, course, national, hold, establish, set, stand, fall, book, attempt, breaker, record for, record with, in record time, past, track, distinguished, have, possess, establish, demonstrate something, show something, compare with something, record among, record for, record in, long-playing, LP, gramophone, write, cut, make, company, industry, label, long-playing, LP, gramophone, write, cut, make, company, industry, label.

What are common mistakes when using Record?

Confused with 'recorded' when discussing past actions. Using 'record' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb. Mixing up 'record' with 'recall' which has a different meaning.

How do you pronounce Record?

US: /["/ˈrekərd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrekɔːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Record?

Use 'record' when talking about saving audio, video, or information. It's suitable in most contexts, but in casual speech, phrases like 'make a recording' may sound more natural.

What CEFR level is Record?

"Record" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.