Pronunciation: /ˈrekərd/

Definitions of record

noun the best performance or achievement in a particular sport or activity

Example Sentences

A1 I broke the record for the longest jump in my school.

A2 She set a new record for the fastest time in the race.

B1 The company keeps a record of all their financial transactions.

B2 The artist's latest album broke all previous sales records.

C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research will go down in history as a record achievement.

C2 The athlete's incredible performance shattered multiple world records.

verb to achieve or establish a record in a particular sport or activity

Example Sentences

A1 I record my favorite TV shows so I can watch them later.

A2 She records her voice to practice speaking English.

B1 The company records all phone calls for quality assurance purposes.

B2 He recorded his personal best time in the marathon.

C1 The artist recorded a new album in a state-of-the-art studio.

C2 The scientist recorded groundbreaking data that led to a major discovery.

Examples of record in a Sentence

formal The company broke the sales record for the third consecutive quarter.

informal I heard you broke the record for fastest lap time at the track.

slang She's got a record for always being late to class.

figurative His dedication to his craft is a record of his commitment to excellence.

Grammatical Forms of record

past tense

recorded

plural

records

comparative

more record

superlative

most record

present tense

record

future tense

will record

perfect tense

have recorded

continuous tense

is recording

singular

record

positive degree

record

infinitive

to record

gerund

recording

participle

recording

Origin and Evolution of record

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'record' originated from the Latin word 'recordari' which means 'to remember'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'record' evolved to not just mean remembering or noting down information, but also to refer to a physical or digital document that stores information for future reference.