Pronunciation: /ɒn ˈrekərd/

Definitions of on record

adjective describing or indicating something that is officially documented or known

Example Sentences

A1 There is no information on record about his previous work experience.

A2 The company's safety record is on record for all employees to review.

B1 The athlete's impressive track record is on record for all to see.

B2 The scientist's groundbreaking research findings are on record in prestigious journals.

C1 The lawyer presented the court with evidence that was on record from previous cases.

C2 The historian's detailed records are on record in the national archives for future generations to study.

preposition indicating that something is officially documented or known

Example Sentences

A1 I have no criminal record on record.

A2 There is no evidence on record to support your claim.

B1 The company's financial performance is on record for the past five years.

B2 The meeting minutes are on record and can be accessed by all employees.

C1 His academic achievements are on record and speak for themselves.

C2 The artist's work is on record in prestigious galleries around the world.

Examples of on record in a Sentence

formal The official statement is on record and cannot be altered.

informal The fact is on record, so there's no point in denying it.

slang The evidence is on record, so you better come clean.

figurative Her dedication to the cause is on record for all to see.

Grammatical Forms of on record

past tense

recorded

plural

records

comparative

more on record

superlative

most on record

present tense

is on record

future tense

will be on record

perfect tense

has been on record

continuous tense

is being on record

singular

on record

positive degree

on record

infinitive

to be on record

gerund

being on record

participle

on record

Origin and Evolution of on record

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Old French
Story behind the word: The term 'on record' originated from the Latin word 'recordari' meaning 'to remember'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'record' meaning 'to report or make note of'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to official written documents or reports, the term 'on record' has evolved to mean something that is officially documented or known to be true.