record
/ˈɹɛkɔːd/ · rec·ord
noun
- A disk, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph. She carefully placed the record on the turntable and listened to her favorite album.
- An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium. The person had a record of the interview so she could review her notes.
- Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference. We have no record of you making this payment to us.
- A set of data relating to a single individual or item. The company keeps a record of all employee salaries and benefits.
verb
- To set down or register in writing, or to capture in a physical medium, such as film or audio. The journalist recorded the politician's statement for the news article.
Synonyms
Did you know? The word 'record' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially referring to the act of recalling or remembering something, and later evolving to encompass the concept of preserving information in a physical medium, such as a written document or a phonograph record.