records
/ˈɹɛkɔːdz/ · re·cords
noun
- A disk, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph. She bought a new set of records to fill her collection.
- An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium. The archivist kept a record of the interview for future reference.
- 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 medical records of the patient were reviewed by the doctor.
verb
- To make a record of information. I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations.
- To make an audio or video recording of. Within a week they had recorded both the song and the video for it.
- To give legal status by making an official public record. When the deed was recorded, we officially owned the house.
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Did you know? The first commercial vinyl record was released in 1948 by RCA Victor, marking the start of the LP era and transforming the music industry.