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records

 

[ ˈrɛkərdz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

keeping information

Written or spoken information about something that is stored in a system and can be looked at or used

Synonyms

archives, documents, files

Examples of usage

  • The company keeps detailed financial records.
  • The nurse will take your medical history and update your records.
  • There is no record of him ever having been a member.
  • The database contains records of all the library books.
  • He set a new world record in the 100-metre dash.
Context #2 | Noun

best achievement

The best result or achievement that has ever been reached in a particular sport or activity

Synonyms

achievement, feat, milestone

Examples of usage

  • He broke the world record for the long jump.
  • She holds the record for the most goals scored in a season.
  • The record for the marathon has been broken.
Context #3 | Verb

set down in writing

To set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference, especially officially

Synonyms

document, note, register

Examples of usage

  • The police officer recorded the suspect's statement.
  • The secretary recorded the meeting minutes.
  • The scientist recorded the data in his notebook.

Translations

Translations of the word "records" in other languages:

🇵🇹 registros

🇮🇳 रिकॉर्ड्स

🇩🇪 Aufzeichnungen

🇮🇩 catatan

🇺🇦 записи

🇵🇱 zapisy

🇯🇵 記録

🇫🇷 enregistrements

🇪🇸 registros

🇹🇷 kayıtlar

🇰🇷 기록

🇸🇦 سجلات

🇨🇿 záznamy

🇸🇰 záznamy

🇨🇳 记录

🇸🇮 zapisi

🇮🇸 skráningar

🇰🇿 жазбалар

🇬🇪 ჩანაწერები

🇦🇿 qeydlər

🇲🇽 registros

Etymology

The word 'records' has its origins in the Latin word 'recordari', meaning 'remember'. The concept of keeping records dates back to ancient civilizations where clay tablets, papyrus scrolls, and stone inscriptions were used to record information. Over time, the methods of record-keeping evolved, leading to the development of paper documents, electronic databases, and cloud storage. Records play a crucial role in preserving history, tracking progress, and providing evidence in legal matters.

See also: record, recorded, recorder, recording, unrecorded.

Word Frequency Rank

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