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Definition of record in English: recordnoun ˈrɛkɔːdˈrɛkərd 1A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, especially an account kept in writing or some other permanent form. identification was made through dental records a record of meter readings Example sentencesExamples - The Chinese, for instance, have records of the Genesis account and the message of Christ written in the symbols of their language.
- Recognition of the relationship between psyche and soma dates back to antiquity and is captured in written records and historical accounts.
- The documentary evidence, records of meetings and intelligence briefings would have been shredded long ago.
- Accounting records and practice have also been presented as evidence to support arguments relating to major social and historical issues.
- I compiled a list last weekend of jobs for this year, and I do want to share it with you and make a permanent record of it for my own purposes.
- They seized a huge amount of information, including invoices, computer disks, accounts, letters, records and other documents.
- It is understood the body will have to be identified through dental records.
- As written records developed, they also used wooden writing boards and wax tablets for work which was not intended to be permanent.
- We can only analyse and reconstruct history on the basis of the records and evidence that have been preserved.
- The teenager's dental records will be used to make a final identification during a post-mortem examination.
- The earliest historical records contain evidence of capital punishment.
- For archival purposes, the log can be printed daily or weekly as a permanent record.
- A transcript will be taken, so that we have a proper record of the evidence given by all our witnesses, and this will be posted on our website later today.
- Generally, organizations keep records on hand for five years before sending them to the Library of Congress to be preserved.
- Police can already scour chat rooms and internet sites and will examine computer records for evidence of sexual grooming.
- Travellers in York are compiling a book about their lives which should provide a permanent record of their community's history.
- Landmark dates in the history of radio will be illustrated by archive recordings and written records of the time.
- Historical records provide evidence of at least six volcano slope failures and associated explosive eruptions that occurred over the last century.
- The fossil record shows that cyanobacteria go back three and a half billion years.
- At times those casual little snapshots become the essential records of meaningful events that passed, barely noticed in their day.
Synonyms account(s), document(s), documentation, data, file(s), dossier(s), information, evidence, report(s) annal(s), archive(s), chronicle(s) note(s), minutes, transactions, proceedings, transcript(s) certificate(s), deed(s), instrument(s) diary, journal, memoir register, log, logbook yearbook, almanac inventory, list, catalogue case history, case study, casebook French procès-verbal dated act(s) rare muniment(s) - 1.1Law An official report of the proceedings and judgement in a court.
Example sentencesExamples - Evidence from pages 46, 47 and 48 of the transcript of the examination of Luke Brock was read into the court record.
- In the absence of the file, Ms. Sava arranged for a search of the court record.
- When a certified copy of the court record was produced indicating the two had been bailed, the prison officials rejected the document and demanded an order from the Nuwara Eliya magistrate courts.
- On Friday, the official judgment of his conviction was entered into the court record.
- According to the court record, ‘There he was held for about 24 hours.’
- 1.2Computing A number of related items of information which are handled as a unit.
Example sentencesExamples - The key to effective searching of any database is an understanding of the databases structure and its unit records.
- Metadata records need to be created in increasingly automated, streamlined and time efficient ways.
- The network metadata attached to the record is usually all that is available for querying.
- Their efforts frequently result in thousands of database records and numerous Web pages with many interactive features.
- As our project partners continued to add data and records to the database, the number of users accessing the database alone increased rapidly.
- This schedule ensures that the full-text index is up to date with any additions or changes to database records.
- Basically they're bogus entities (such as database records, files, spreadsheet entries) that trigger an alarm when accessed.
2The sum of the past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or thing. the safety record at the airport is first class the team preserved their unbeaten home record Example sentencesExamples - They fly their Hawk 100 jets at hundreds of miles an hour as low as 300 ft, yet their safety record is exemplary.
- It prides itself on having a low crime rate and a good record of educational achievement.
- Yet it has one of the worst safety and health records.
- The company described its safety record as impeccable but could appreciate the concerns.
- It was only a few years ago that he won the World Fly Fishing Championships, adding to his amazing record of sporting achievements.
- The project aims to improve poor attendance records and raise achievement.
- The credit committee will take into account the savings record of the borrower and their ability to repay on time.
- The steroid scandal is embarrassing baseball and its fans, leaving some players' achievements and their records very much in doubt.
- In three years, we have compiled a record of achievement that is impressive by peacetime standards.
- So here is a horse that has already won five Classics with plenty of time on his side to add to a glowing record of achievement.
- He has an excellent record of achievement as a Minister in the Northern Ireland Office and the Department for Work and Pensions.
- We have got one of the best road safety records in the world, but we do not do quite as well where children are concerned.
- Historically, Namibia's mining industry has had excellent safety records.
- He is an accomplished military officer with a good record of achievement.
- I'm not sure about that, but they both are considered very safe aircraft with very good safety records.
- By any standards, it's an extraordinary record of economic achievement.
- His unblemished driving record began 73 years ago when cars were still something of a luxury to most people.
- Over the years, club members have notched up a proud record of achievement in all kinds of sports, from rugby and football to snooker and darts.
- Carter profiles 21 high-poverty schools in the US, all of which have outstanding achievement records.
- He said the defendant had an exemplary record of lifetime achievement both academically and in hobbies and pursuits he has been involved in.
- My opening batsman will be Sunil Gavaskar as there is no doubting his record or achievements.
- And even though Britain has one of the best safety records in the world, 3,500 people died on roads across the country last year.
Synonyms previous conduct/performance, track record, previous achievements/accomplishments, career to date, history, past, life history, background reputation Latin curriculum vitae - 2.1
short for criminal record Example sentencesExamples - A person who has a record that becomes spent is deemed to have no record of that conviction and need not disclose the record when asked about his criminal record.
- In passing sentence the judge said that the appellant had an appalling record.
- A higher proportion of them were under arrest or had previous records.
- Whenever you are arrested and booked, you officially have a record.
Synonyms criminal record, police record, list of offences, list of previous convictions previous history of crime Military crime sheet British informal form North American informal rap sheet
3The best performance or most remarkable event of its kind. he held the world record for over a decade as modifier record profits Example sentencesExamples - The goal was timed at six seconds and remains a record in British football.
- The time is 10 seconds slower than her world record set at the Olympics two years ago.
- In fact, he has a few records to beat before he bids goodbye.
- That means he is now Brazil's record goalscorer at the World Cup.
- In the qualifying rounds, the in-form Alipov equalled the Olympic record.
- At those championships, Thorpe walked away with a record six gold medals.
- A few hours later Dana set an Olympic record with her first throw for gold.
- Thompson has held world records in four different events, but she hasn't won an individual gold.
- That's true of Mark McGwire's unique accomplishment of holding both the rookie and major league records for most home runs in a season.
- He established new records in both these events.
- In his absence, the team parade still managed to break all existing Olympic records for length.
- At this pace, we are certain that Carew could have easily gone on to break the major-league record.
- ‘I wanted to beat the world record but there was so much pressure on me and Jamie,’ he said.
- Brazil's men have won the World Cup a record five times but their women have missed out on the medals at the last two Olympics.
- However to his dismay he feels Brazil's style of play that took them to a record fifth World Cup is destroying the beautiful game.
- To restore pride and prestige, he ran the marathon in an Olympic record time.
- He broke both the British and European records in this event.
- At 34 he is one of the oldest members of the team and no longer an automatic choice for the event in which he holds the Olympic record.
- Some of these records are testaments to remarkable teamwork and the power of momentum.
- He has broken records and played with extraordinary poise and consistency.
- Head thrown back in spiritual ecstasy, he won the gold in a then Olympic record time of 47.6 seconds.
Synonyms best performance, highest achievement, star performance best time, fastest time, furthest distance personal best world record 4A thin plastic disc carrying recorded sound in grooves on each surface, for reproduction by a record player. I'm listening to records in my room Example sentencesExamples - There is a bar, Chinese lanterns, and a hired disc jockey spinning popular records.
- Last week I was carrying a crate of records down the stairs on the way to catch a cab when I lost my footing.
- Sir Thomas Beecham was the first great Delius conductor on records.
- However, the truth is that over time, records and cassette tapes deteriorate and the quality of sound diminishes.
- A qualification which might be made of that statement is that, from the listener's viewpoint, CDs are much easier to control than vinyl records or cassettes.
- He is also an avid collector of albums - some 3,000 records, cassettes and CDs to be precise.
- Yes, it is possible to buy second-hand records and compact discs, and yes you can save a little money by buying them.
- You would never, after all, use records or cassette tapes to share music via the internet.
- Copyright owners considered that this encouraged copyright infringement and affected revenues as it enabled subscribers to copy the records onto cassette tape.
- Some people say it's no big loss, the old vinyl records sound better.
- Among the couple's collection of Meat Loaf memorabilia are hundreds of signed records and compact discs, clothes and merchandise.
- This album was probably the debut of Scelsi's music on commercial records.
- His machinery seizes up on a nightly basis: there are long pauses, sighs and the sound of records starting and stopping mid song.
- It's enough to make you wish for the days when records sounded good and looked cool.
- It was in this newsletter that Jake Ludington announced the release of his new eBook which explains how to convert records and audio cassettes to CD.
- We used to listen to Christmas records on the gramophone every Christmas, pops, clicks, fuzz and all.
- Consider the difference between distributing CDs and distributing cassette tapes or vinyl records.
- Looking through my record collection for some suitable background music, I was spoiled for choice.
- Gnedenko enjoyed classical music, and had a large collection of records.
- It would definitely pay for rock and pop lovers to dust down their old vinyl records as music memorabilia can prove a real money spinner.
- On a plus side, it could also play records, cassette tapes, CDs, and even tune in to radio stations.
- He didn't have a stereo, so he'd come to our house and while we ate dinner, he'd listen to his records in our living room.
- If it were true that an established technology could never be dislodged from its niche, we would still be listening to vinyl LP records.
- Stokowski proposed a repeat recording but infuriated him by making cuts in an attempt to squeeze the music onto four records.
Synonyms album vinyl tape, cassette, disc, compact disc, CD recording, release dated gramophone record, LP, long-player, single, forty-five, twelve-inch (single), EP (extended-play) seventy-eight, 78 British dated black disc North American dated phonograph record - 4.1 A piece or collection of music reproduced on a record or on another medium.
Example sentencesExamples - If I was going to do a record of piano music with strings, then I'd go to a big studio.
- He was also an extremely talented song writer and while in Ballina he wrote and recorded several records with the band.
- My love for music remained undiminished through school and college, and my first job on a local newspaper, where I started reviewing records for their music column.
- That said it was disappointing not to see obvious links between music publishing and the record industry.
- Yes, this includes your favorite music, the records you cannot live or breathe without.
- The new royalties go to the record labels; music publishers require a separate fee.
- On display in the next record store, Other Music, is a CD by the young Australian garage-rock band Jet.
- He'd put on his favourite records, sometimes singing along, and I'd make a note of the ones I liked best.
- The creation of the Atlantic record label took the music to a wider, more mainstream audience.
- This company supplies records from 100 Scottish music labels to record stores UK-wide.
- I can rarely find anything which I consider to be decent music in our record shops.
- If a person is so close minded that they would not want to listen to our music because of the record label that we are on, so be it.
- Every so often a jazz record label defines the music of its era.
- What really mattered, though, was the bit in between the records - the sound of his voice and his wry commentary on all aspects of his daily life.
- What is the fate of retail, of the record stores, when music is free at the point of delivery?
- But you can't build that kind of functionality into a music device because the record industry will go ballistic.
- I'm more used to the first approach, mainly because I think that's how you make the best records of classical music.
- It was the world's first ever cassette single and the record company took the bold step of not releasing it on vinyl.
- But seriously, can you think of a more evil force in music than the major record labels?
- Too many contemporary film-makers prefer to use collections of pop records for theme music.
verb rɪˈkɔːdrəˈkɔrd [with object]1Set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference. they were asked to keep a diary and record everything they ate or drank Example sentencesExamples - A writing tablet recording the sale of a slave in London in about 80-120 AD has been deciphered and placed on display in the Museum of London.
- No ruin or individual was too inconsequential to be recorded in her diary.
- They also had the women keep a daily diary in which they recorded everything they ate.
- All the above measurements were recorded in a data table.
- We also recorded what sort of team (paediatric or adult) primarily cared for the child.
- Is it necessary, or even possible, to document and record everything?
- All this is consistent with rabbinic writings recorded many centuries before.
- Use a food diary to record everything you eat and drink on a daily basis.
- PC Marshall has been responsible for recording crimes of this nature and logging them on a database for statistical reasons.
- There must be literally thousands, perhaps millions, of such crimes that are never recorded, that will never see the light of day.
- Seven participants reported 11 episodes of mild symptoms as recorded in their daily diaries.
- The statistics show the region has the second highest level of overall crime recorded by the police.
- This comment, along with others, was recorded in his writings.
- The children's cough symptoms were recorded daily by the parents into diaries.
- Throughout his manias, Berhman obsessively recorded everything he did and he relied on those notes to create this detailed memoir.
- She had meticulously recorded all the data concerning his labor.
- The severity of influenza symptoms was recorded twice daily for 21 days on a four-point scale.
- It must nevertheless be recorded that a minority of physicists have found themselves unable to accept this view of Quantum Mechanics, so strongly advocated by Bohr.
- There were 5.52 million crimes recorded by police in 2001-02, 356,239 more than the previous year.
- Dostoevsky suffered seizures all his life and his writing records the intensity of epilepsy.
- The difference between the two measurements was recorded.
- In 1955 fewer than 500,000 crimes were recorded by the police in England and Wales.
Synonyms write down, set down, put in writing, put down, take down, note, make a note of, jot down, put down on paper, commit to paper document, put on record, post enter, minute, register, chronicle, file, put on file, chart, docket, log inscribe, transcribe list, catalogue, make an inventory of rare diarize - 1.1 State or set down publicly or officially.
the coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death Example sentencesExamples - The coroner recorded a verdict of death as a result of an accident.
- Bradford's Deputy Coroner Mark Hinchcliffe, recording his verdict yesterday, concluded no doctors were to blame.
- After hearing the results of the post-mortem carried out by consultant pathologist Dr William Keeley, the coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.
- The coroner records a verdict of death by misadventure.
- In August 1994, an open verdict was recorded at an inquest into Mr Webb's death.
Synonyms state, declare, make known, make it known, announce, communicate, mention, say, reveal, divulge, disclose, register, put it on record - 1.2 (of an instrument or observer) show or register (a measurement or result)
the temperature was the lowest recorded since 1926 Example sentencesExamples - In three cases the electronic device could not be made to record a measurement.
- At these points, observers independently recorded birds detected, keeping separate field records.
- Observers recorded the presence of adult peregrines and attempted to classify individuals by sex at cliffs occupied by lone adults.
- Observers also recorded the types of oral cleaning products that were located at the patients' bedsides and in the unit.
- Instruments recorded magnetic fields at the surface and pulses of light from three different layers overhead.
- An instrument records the electrical activity in your muscle at rest and as you contract the muscle, such as by bending your arm.
- Nearly all observers record declines in economic activity in every year since 1998.
- The wire will measure how acidic your oesophagus is and record the results electronically.
- All measurements were recorded three times and differences between the observations were negligible.
- Numerous irregularities were recorded by observers in these areas during the elections.
- Resting pulse rate and three blood pressure measurements were recorded during the visit.
- Measurements were recorded weekly during the winter and daily during the summer.
- Just as not all species were recorded by both methods, not all species were recorded by both observers.
- Blood pressure measurements were recorded for 77% of these people.
- These waves are recorded by instruments all over the world, allowing scientists to accurately measure distant quakes.
- Arterial blood gas measurements were recorded before and after transfer.
- Weight and height measurements were recorded at the beginning of the study and monthly for six consecutive months.
- All baseline data and measurements were recorded before randomisation.
- Peak flow measurements were recorded after each treatment.
- The researcher records a score for the number of errors and notes the classifications and type of each.
- As I climb up from the airport my instrument records a 15 to 20 mph wind out of the southeast.
- Data such as hip height measurements and muscle scores were also recorded.
Synonyms indicate, register, read, show, display - 1.3 Achieve (a certain score or result)
they recorded their first win of the season Example sentencesExamples - The leader, way out on his own, is Claston Bernard, the only man in the Commonwealth to have recorded a score of over 8,000 points this season.
- They got off to a good start and had four points on the board before Ardnaree recorded their first score.
- The man of the team was Pinky, who personally recorded a score of twelve under par!
- The Golfing Society had a big turnout of members for their outing to Coolattin Golf Club and some excellent scores were recorded.
- Sheriff Hutton also recorded their first win of the season with a 4-2 home win over Heworth.
- Ireland's Derek Burnett made the best possible start when he recorded the perfect score in the first round.
- Duffey came third last year in a valiant attempt to topple De Beer, who recorded a hat-trick of victories.
- A beautiful sunny day with a fresh breeze greeted the large turnout and some excellent scores were recorded on the day.
- Playing in the group behind England, they recorded identical scores for the first 14 holes.
- By the time Clare recorded their next score Sligo had a further 2-13 on the board and were well out of sight.
- Sligo then recorded their first score as the ball was played down the left side to Gerry McGowan, who knocked it over.
- Both teams were the only ones in the field to record a gross score below par for the round.
- Barnacarroll, who won the title for the first time last year, finished with a flourish and recorded a score of 92 out of a possible 100.
- With each surfer recording excellent scores, a tie-breaker was required to decide the winner.
- They had to practise hard as they were given only one attempt to record the best score.
- Hampshire has also recorded some high scores in the tables, which show the average results achieved by pupils at Key Stage 3.
- Allan Walsh recorded the best score on the day with 42, which won him B grade from Keith Knight.
- He had recorded scores of 12 and 28 in the two games he had played so far in the tournament.
- Competing in his first ever octathlon, he recorded a fine score of 4,019 points for an individual seventh place.
- He had to be content with second after recording a score which would normally be good enough to win most times.
Synonyms achieve, accomplish, gain, earn, chalk up, notch up, turn in informal clock up
2Convert (sound or a performance) into a permanent form for subsequent reproduction or broadcast. they were recording a guitar recital no object I would go into the studio while the guys were recording Example sentencesExamples - In a circular metal container is a spool of audiotape that records the sound of snow falling.
- Production sound is sound recorded on location of the shoot.
- All the sound was recorded live, using waterproof microphones.
- All three were recorded on video tape by closed-circuit television systems.
- A simple hand-held dynamic mic is useful for interview situations and recording a sound at close range.
- The debate was being recorded on audio tape and chaired by one of my housemates.
- Significantly, the last four minutes and 33 seconds of the chase were recorded on video tape from a police helicopter overhead.
- I have been trying to find a good freeware program to record my audio tapes using my computer.
- There is no applause, so perhaps this performance was recorded in the studios for a later broadcast.
- Interviews were recorded on a cassette tape with the subjects' permission.
- The policeman switched on the cassette tape, to record every word I said, and turned to me.
- The boy produced a small tape recorder and began recording the speech.
- Movies can be recorded directly onto video tapes.
- He then walks around recording sounds of the city: snippets of traffic noises, music, advertisements, private conversations.
- It still captivates me in the same way as the first time I ever recorded something into a tape recorder and played it back.
- Several of those who said they were abused at the time now deny it, and some of them are either on camera or recorded on audio tape saying that nothing took place.
- The weather station also carries a simple microphone to record whatever sounds are made on Titan.
- He also sets up a tape recorder to record the meeting.
- Data from the display of the radar were recorded on video tape.
- An on-board microphone also recorded the sounds of Titan as the probe descended and landed on the moon.
- Others have the inputs for recording audio from external devices like cassette players.
- They had even brought a tape recorder to record the game, and wanted to use the recordings on their website.
Synonyms make a record/recording of, tape, tape-record video-record, videotape, video, audiotape telerecord make, produce, cut, put on disc/tape informal lay down, put on wax - 2.1 Produce (a programme, or a piece or collection of music) by recording a performance.
they go into the studio next week to record their debut album they recorded an episode of the show Example sentencesExamples - He has recorded seven collections to date and his latest CD ‘In the Quiet’ has been his most successful.
- ‘Dust of Luck’ is easily the brightest, cleanest piece of music Lenzi has ever recorded.
- Apparently, he was recording some sections for a CD at the time, scrabbling around in a gravel tray for sound effects.
- Once I found my way around the main controls, recording this piece took about an hour, since it took several takes to get some of the tracks just so.
- The Christmas music recorded here - a compilation - shows his debt to the great Venetian composer.
- Suddenly you have the ability to listen to almost any piece of music ever recorded whenever you like. This is a million times better than just having a few CDs.
- The CD is a collection of earlier pieces, recorded between 1978 and 1996.
- I understand you've spent a lot of time in Montreal over the past year, and recorded part of the album here.
- And so to Studio 150, named after the venue in Amsterdam where this collection was recorded.
- According to his biography, he wrote and recorded parts of this album while living in the studio for two months.
- The duo recorded the first half of their album in the summer of 2001 and the second half in the summer of 2002.
- Sir Yehudi later recorded this piece again under the baton of Sir Adrian Boult in the same studio.
- The piece was recorded in the summer of 2000 in New Mexico, where Nauman has lived since 1979.
- It's one of the most stirring pieces of music ever recorded.
- The album was essentially recorded live, in only three weeks, last October.
- Given this flair for songwriting, their decision to record a collection of other people's songs seems a little risky.
- Lots of the music on the compilation was recorded specifically for the album, and all of it will be new material.
- Tzadik has done a typically great job of recognizing and recording an undervalued piece of music.
- So this will be the group that recorded the impressive debut disc, Old Souls, about three years ago.
- He has recorded 26 country music albums and used to tour ferociously until a heart bypass operation in 1990 persuaded him to hang up his boots and guitar and run a hotel instead.
- Stokowski recorded this popular piece only one other time and it is a fitting encore to this set.
Phrases So that the true facts are recorded or known. for the record, I have never been to the flat Example sentencesExamples - You probably have no further need of my comments, but here, for the record, are a few thoughts as they occurred to me while I was reading.
- I'd like to state for the record, however, that this award won't change me.
- No one expects to lose much sleep over it but, for the record, NASA has been sued by three men from Yemen for invading Mars.
- I'm not sure how much of a difference this makes, but I'm happy to note it for the record.
- I would like to note for the record that I heard every single child in the class read yesterday.
- I would like to clarify for the record that I also opted out of the plan shortly after it was established.
- Just for the record, I am generally a well behaved, polite person and like most people will avoid a fight at all costs.
- Oh, and just for the record, there is no such thing as a British accent.
- I just want to say, for the record, that in times of crisis, it is good to look for some humor.
- Just for the record, we did not download the information from the internet.
- I wish to state, for the record, that I have yet to buy a tomato this year.
A thing that is established as a fact through being officially recorded. it is a matter of record that the bank deposited £50 million his adherence to the Liberal Party is a matter of record Example sentencesExamples - But everything up to the last assertion is a matter of record.
- It's now a matter of record that the foundation had in fact been massively under-funded.
- It is a matter of record that the Government has devised a long-term anti-corruption strategy and has committed itself to implementing it.
- All I know is that his vote is a matter of record and something for him to explain.
- His significance has become a matter of record; his reputation is now beyond reproach.
- As a matter of record, he died in 1997.
- As a matter of record, New York City spends a higher portion of its budget on instruction and associated costs within the schools themselves than any of the other 100 largest districts in the nation.
- All of those statements are a matter of record which can be shown to the jury.
- The facts are a matter of record and any interested party can go to the library and pull out the newspapers of the day and they can acquaint themselves with those facts.
- It is a matter of record that I had to send lawyer's letters before I could get access to some of the financial information.
Not made as an official or attributable statement. all this is off the record Example sentencesExamples - Their first conversation would be off the record.
- Certain portions of the interview were off the record, they say, but this wasn't one of them.
- Because he spoke to me off the record, I will not reveal either his university or the subject he teaches.
- The conversation was off the record, and in any event my Hebrew was inadequate.
- Chatty, charming and a highly entertaining gossip off the record, she picks her words carefully when the tape recorder is switched on.
- He confided in us off the record that Teddy Kennedy had declined to run against Nixon that year because he viewed Nixon as unbeatable.
- Well, let's be clear about whether or not this was truly on or off the record.
- I had sources - not many, but a few - who risked their jobs to tell me things off the record and I never gave one of them up.
- However speaking off the record, one player told us about his methods.
- I doubt very much that the good judge requested that his inadvertent disclosure be off the record.
Synonyms unofficial, confidential, in confidence, in strict confidence, not for publication, not for public consumption, not to be made public, not for circulation, not to be disclosed, not to be mentioned, private, secret, classified, under wraps, to be kept under wraps unofficially, privately, in confidence, in strict confidence, confidentially, between ourselves
1Used in reference to the making of an official or public statement. I would like to place on record my sincere thanks Example sentencesExamples - Mr Johndroe was the only official authorised by the White House to discuss the matter on the record.
- He has stated on the record that he has ‘no intention’ of remarrying at the moment.
- We were told we couldn't take pictures inside and no one would talk to us on the record.
- They refused to speak on the record about the report until it is released.
- He never refused a request for a chat even though he rarely spoke on the record.
- Other MSPs were critical but too frightened of criticism from their colleagues to speak on the record.
- No officials have gone on record to comment on this situation as yet.
- Needless to say, people refuse to go on the record, fearing for their jobs.
- I want to put on the record that I haven't had a penny of public money.
- A Southwest official earlier had gone on record as saying the airline was looking at Pittsburgh as a prime expansion candidate.
- Neighbours were today too frightened to go on the record about the trouble he had caused.
2Officially measured and noted. it proved to be one of the warmest Decembers on record Example sentencesExamples - The largest dead squid on record measured about 60 ft including the length of its tentacles, but no one knows how big the creatures might grow.
- February and March were exceptionally sunny months and were the sunniest on record in places; in contrast, November was extremely dull.
- He said capital spending on the area will reach £15 million this year, the highest on record.
- May 2004 in Winnipeg was the 5th coldest and 6th wettest on record.
- The attendance of nearly 5,000 was the biggest on record for a match at this level and, just as satisfying, was the exceptional atmosphere at the game.
- We are at the tail end of what is officially the driest autumn and winter on record.
- The tech bubble has burst, the telecom industry is in deep trouble and the economy officially entered recession last year after the longest expansion on record.
- A leading insurance company based in Europe said that 2004 was the most expensive year for weather destruction on record.
- And it's now officially the strongest hurricane on record, in a season which is tied with 1933 as the most intense ever.
- The recent election was one of the most violent on record with 2,247 incidents officially reported, including 46 deaths.
Synonyms recorded, documented, registered, written, chronicled, archived, archive, on record, in writing, on paper
put (or set) the record straight Give the true version of events that have been reported incorrectly. she wanted to put the record straight and deny that she had ever been convicted Example sentencesExamples - I wish it hadn't happened, but the paper has done the right thing now in setting the record straight and giving me a chance to respond.
- I hope this sets the record straight and clears up any confusion over our position.
- Indeed, they have done the job of true journalists: they have set the record straight.
- Wary of the way Hollywood might handle the story, he set out to create his own version and set the record straight.
- The truth turned out to be a little different, but almost nobody who had reported the case actually set the record straight.
- It was about setting the record straight about something that was done without my knowledge or consent.
- In the interest of setting the record straight, let me correct you.
- Further setting the record straight today, the State Department has corrected an astonishing blunder in its annual report on terrorism.
- What matters most is setting the record straight, and we were doing that.
- I want to put the record straight: that is not true.
Origin Middle English: from Old French record 'remembrance', from recorder 'bring to remembrance', from Latin recordari 'remember', based on cor, cord- 'heart'. The noun was earliest used in law to denote the fact of being written down as evidence. The verb originally meant 'narrate orally or in writing', also 'repeat so as to commit to memory'. Definition of record in US English: recordnounˈrekərdˈrɛkərd 1A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, especially an account of an act or occurrence kept in writing or some other permanent form. identification was made through dental records a record of meter readings Example sentencesExamples - It is understood the body will have to be identified through dental records.
- Accounting records and practice have also been presented as evidence to support arguments relating to major social and historical issues.
- The fossil record shows that cyanobacteria go back three and a half billion years.
- The documentary evidence, records of meetings and intelligence briefings would have been shredded long ago.
- For archival purposes, the log can be printed daily or weekly as a permanent record.
- Landmark dates in the history of radio will be illustrated by archive recordings and written records of the time.
- The Chinese, for instance, have records of the Genesis account and the message of Christ written in the symbols of their language.
- We can only analyse and reconstruct history on the basis of the records and evidence that have been preserved.
- As written records developed, they also used wooden writing boards and wax tablets for work which was not intended to be permanent.
- Historical records provide evidence of at least six volcano slope failures and associated explosive eruptions that occurred over the last century.
- The teenager's dental records will be used to make a final identification during a post-mortem examination.
- Recognition of the relationship between psyche and soma dates back to antiquity and is captured in written records and historical accounts.
- At times those casual little snapshots become the essential records of meaningful events that passed, barely noticed in their day.
- Generally, organizations keep records on hand for five years before sending them to the Library of Congress to be preserved.
- Police can already scour chat rooms and internet sites and will examine computer records for evidence of sexual grooming.
- Travellers in York are compiling a book about their lives which should provide a permanent record of their community's history.
- A transcript will be taken, so that we have a proper record of the evidence given by all our witnesses, and this will be posted on our website later today.
- I compiled a list last weekend of jobs for this year, and I do want to share it with you and make a permanent record of it for my own purposes.
- They seized a huge amount of information, including invoices, computer disks, accounts, letters, records and other documents.
- The earliest historical records contain evidence of capital punishment.
Synonyms account, accounts, document, documents, documentation, data, file, files, dossier, dossiers, information, evidence, report, reports - 1.1Law An official report of the proceedings and judgment in a court.
Example sentencesExamples - Evidence from pages 46, 47 and 48 of the transcript of the examination of Luke Brock was read into the court record.
- In the absence of the file, Ms. Sava arranged for a search of the court record.
- According to the court record, ‘There he was held for about 24 hours.’
- When a certified copy of the court record was produced indicating the two had been bailed, the prison officials rejected the document and demanded an order from the Nuwara Eliya magistrate courts.
- On Friday, the official judgment of his conviction was entered into the court record.
- 1.2Computing A number of related items of information which are handled as a unit.
Example sentencesExamples - The network metadata attached to the record is usually all that is available for querying.
- As our project partners continued to add data and records to the database, the number of users accessing the database alone increased rapidly.
- The key to effective searching of any database is an understanding of the databases structure and its unit records.
- Basically they're bogus entities (such as database records, files, spreadsheet entries) that trigger an alarm when accessed.
- Their efforts frequently result in thousands of database records and numerous Web pages with many interactive features.
- This schedule ensures that the full-text index is up to date with any additions or changes to database records.
- Metadata records need to be created in increasingly automated, streamlined and time efficient ways.
2The sum of the past achievements or actions of a person or organization; a person or thing's previous conduct or performance. the safety record at the airport the team preserved its unbeaten home record Example sentencesExamples - My opening batsman will be Sunil Gavaskar as there is no doubting his record or achievements.
- The credit committee will take into account the savings record of the borrower and their ability to repay on time.
- By any standards, it's an extraordinary record of economic achievement.
- He said the defendant had an exemplary record of lifetime achievement both academically and in hobbies and pursuits he has been involved in.
- The project aims to improve poor attendance records and raise achievement.
- His unblemished driving record began 73 years ago when cars were still something of a luxury to most people.
- Over the years, club members have notched up a proud record of achievement in all kinds of sports, from rugby and football to snooker and darts.
- He is an accomplished military officer with a good record of achievement.
- We have got one of the best road safety records in the world, but we do not do quite as well where children are concerned.
- Carter profiles 21 high-poverty schools in the US, all of which have outstanding achievement records.
- Historically, Namibia's mining industry has had excellent safety records.
- The steroid scandal is embarrassing baseball and its fans, leaving some players' achievements and their records very much in doubt.
- The company described its safety record as impeccable but could appreciate the concerns.
- Yet it has one of the worst safety and health records.
- I'm not sure about that, but they both are considered very safe aircraft with very good safety records.
- It prides itself on having a low crime rate and a good record of educational achievement.
- So here is a horse that has already won five Classics with plenty of time on his side to add to a glowing record of achievement.
- And even though Britain has one of the best safety records in the world, 3,500 people died on roads across the country last year.
- They fly their Hawk 100 jets at hundreds of miles an hour as low as 300 ft, yet their safety record is exemplary.
- In three years, we have compiled a record of achievement that is impressive by peacetime standards.
- It was only a few years ago that he won the World Fly Fishing Championships, adding to his amazing record of sporting achievements.
- He has an excellent record of achievement as a Minister in the Northern Ireland Office and the Department for Work and Pensions.
Synonyms previous conduct, previous performance, track record, previous accomplishments, previous achievements, career to date, history, past, life history, background - 2.1
short for criminal record Example sentencesExamples - A higher proportion of them were under arrest or had previous records.
- Whenever you are arrested and booked, you officially have a record.
- In passing sentence the judge said that the appellant had an appalling record.
- A person who has a record that becomes spent is deemed to have no record of that conviction and need not disclose the record when asked about his criminal record.
Synonyms criminal record, police record, list of offences, list of previous convictions
3(especially in sports) the best performance or most remarkable event of its kind that has been officially measured and noted. he held the world record for over a decade as modifier record profits he managed to beat the record Example sentencesExamples - The time is 10 seconds slower than her world record set at the Olympics two years ago.
- Head thrown back in spiritual ecstasy, he won the gold in a then Olympic record time of 47.6 seconds.
- He has broken records and played with extraordinary poise and consistency.
- At 34 he is one of the oldest members of the team and no longer an automatic choice for the event in which he holds the Olympic record.
- He established new records in both these events.
- However to his dismay he feels Brazil's style of play that took them to a record fifth World Cup is destroying the beautiful game.
- At this pace, we are certain that Carew could have easily gone on to break the major-league record.
- In fact, he has a few records to beat before he bids goodbye.
- That means he is now Brazil's record goalscorer at the World Cup.
- Thompson has held world records in four different events, but she hasn't won an individual gold.
- The goal was timed at six seconds and remains a record in British football.
- In his absence, the team parade still managed to break all existing Olympic records for length.
- ‘I wanted to beat the world record but there was so much pressure on me and Jamie,’ he said.
- In the qualifying rounds, the in-form Alipov equalled the Olympic record.
- That's true of Mark McGwire's unique accomplishment of holding both the rookie and major league records for most home runs in a season.
- To restore pride and prestige, he ran the marathon in an Olympic record time.
- A few hours later Dana set an Olympic record with her first throw for gold.
- Some of these records are testaments to remarkable teamwork and the power of momentum.
- At those championships, Thorpe walked away with a record six gold medals.
- Brazil's men have won the World Cup a record five times but their women have missed out on the medals at the last two Olympics.
- He broke both the British and European records in this event.
Synonyms best performance, highest achievement, star performance 4A thin plastic disk carrying recorded sound, especially music, in grooves on each surface, for reproduction by a record player. Example sentencesExamples - If it were true that an established technology could never be dislodged from its niche, we would still be listening to vinyl LP records.
- He is also an avid collector of albums - some 3,000 records, cassettes and CDs to be precise.
- Looking through my record collection for some suitable background music, I was spoiled for choice.
- On a plus side, it could also play records, cassette tapes, CDs, and even tune in to radio stations.
- Stokowski proposed a repeat recording but infuriated him by making cuts in an attempt to squeeze the music onto four records.
- Copyright owners considered that this encouraged copyright infringement and affected revenues as it enabled subscribers to copy the records onto cassette tape.
- It was in this newsletter that Jake Ludington announced the release of his new eBook which explains how to convert records and audio cassettes to CD.
- There is a bar, Chinese lanterns, and a hired disc jockey spinning popular records.
- It's enough to make you wish for the days when records sounded good and looked cool.
- Gnedenko enjoyed classical music, and had a large collection of records.
- Yes, it is possible to buy second-hand records and compact discs, and yes you can save a little money by buying them.
- Sir Thomas Beecham was the first great Delius conductor on records.
- Among the couple's collection of Meat Loaf memorabilia are hundreds of signed records and compact discs, clothes and merchandise.
- Some people say it's no big loss, the old vinyl records sound better.
- A qualification which might be made of that statement is that, from the listener's viewpoint, CDs are much easier to control than vinyl records or cassettes.
- You would never, after all, use records or cassette tapes to share music via the internet.
- Consider the difference between distributing CDs and distributing cassette tapes or vinyl records.
- However, the truth is that over time, records and cassette tapes deteriorate and the quality of sound diminishes.
- He didn't have a stereo, so he'd come to our house and while we ate dinner, he'd listen to his records in our living room.
- His machinery seizes up on a nightly basis: there are long pauses, sighs and the sound of records starting and stopping mid song.
- This album was probably the debut of Scelsi's music on commercial records.
- It would definitely pay for rock and pop lovers to dust down their old vinyl records as music memorabilia can prove a real money spinner.
- Last week I was carrying a crate of records down the stairs on the way to catch a cab when I lost my footing.
- We used to listen to Christmas records on the gramophone every Christmas, pops, clicks, fuzz and all.
- 4.1 A piece or collection of music reproduced on a phonographic record or on another medium, such as compact disc.
as modifier a record company Example sentencesExamples - I'm more used to the first approach, mainly because I think that's how you make the best records of classical music.
- The creation of the Atlantic record label took the music to a wider, more mainstream audience.
- I can rarely find anything which I consider to be decent music in our record shops.
- What really mattered, though, was the bit in between the records - the sound of his voice and his wry commentary on all aspects of his daily life.
- He was also an extremely talented song writer and while in Ballina he wrote and recorded several records with the band.
- What is the fate of retail, of the record stores, when music is free at the point of delivery?
- If I was going to do a record of piano music with strings, then I'd go to a big studio.
- He'd put on his favourite records, sometimes singing along, and I'd make a note of the ones I liked best.
- This company supplies records from 100 Scottish music labels to record stores UK-wide.
- Every so often a jazz record label defines the music of its era.
- But you can't build that kind of functionality into a music device because the record industry will go ballistic.
- It was the world's first ever cassette single and the record company took the bold step of not releasing it on vinyl.
- If a person is so close minded that they would not want to listen to our music because of the record label that we are on, so be it.
- That said it was disappointing not to see obvious links between music publishing and the record industry.
- Too many contemporary film-makers prefer to use collections of pop records for theme music.
- On display in the next record store, Other Music, is a CD by the young Australian garage-rock band Jet.
- My love for music remained undiminished through school and college, and my first job on a local newspaper, where I started reviewing records for their music column.
- The new royalties go to the record labels; music publishers require a separate fee.
- Yes, this includes your favorite music, the records you cannot live or breathe without.
- But seriously, can you think of a more evil force in music than the major record labels?
verbrəˈkôrdrəˈkɔrd [with object]1Set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference, especially officially. they were asked to keep a diary and record everything they ate or drank Example sentencesExamples - There were 5.52 million crimes recorded by police in 2001-02, 356,239 more than the previous year.
- It must nevertheless be recorded that a minority of physicists have found themselves unable to accept this view of Quantum Mechanics, so strongly advocated by Bohr.
- The severity of influenza symptoms was recorded twice daily for 21 days on a four-point scale.
- They also had the women keep a daily diary in which they recorded everything they ate.
- The statistics show the region has the second highest level of overall crime recorded by the police.
- We also recorded what sort of team (paediatric or adult) primarily cared for the child.
- Use a food diary to record everything you eat and drink on a daily basis.
- The children's cough symptoms were recorded daily by the parents into diaries.
- All the above measurements were recorded in a data table.
- A writing tablet recording the sale of a slave in London in about 80-120 AD has been deciphered and placed on display in the Museum of London.
- Seven participants reported 11 episodes of mild symptoms as recorded in their daily diaries.
- This comment, along with others, was recorded in his writings.
- She had meticulously recorded all the data concerning his labor.
- There must be literally thousands, perhaps millions, of such crimes that are never recorded, that will never see the light of day.
- Is it necessary, or even possible, to document and record everything?
- Dostoevsky suffered seizures all his life and his writing records the intensity of epilepsy.
- All this is consistent with rabbinic writings recorded many centuries before.
- No ruin or individual was too inconsequential to be recorded in her diary.
- PC Marshall has been responsible for recording crimes of this nature and logging them on a database for statistical reasons.
- Throughout his manias, Berhman obsessively recorded everything he did and he relied on those notes to create this detailed memoir.
- The difference between the two measurements was recorded.
- In 1955 fewer than 500,000 crimes were recorded by the police in England and Wales.
Synonyms write down, set down, put in writing, put down, take down, note, make a note of, jot down, put down on paper, commit to paper - 1.1 State or express publicly or officially; make an official record of.
the coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death Example sentencesExamples - After hearing the results of the post-mortem carried out by consultant pathologist Dr William Keeley, the coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.
- The coroner records a verdict of death by misadventure.
- Bradford's Deputy Coroner Mark Hinchcliffe, recording his verdict yesterday, concluded no doctors were to blame.
- The coroner recorded a verdict of death as a result of an accident.
- In August 1994, an open verdict was recorded at an inquest into Mr Webb's death.
Synonyms state, declare, make known, make it known, announce, communicate, mention, say, reveal, divulge, disclose, register, put it on record - 1.2 (of an instrument or observer) show or register (a measurement or result)
the temperature was the lowest recorded since 1926 Example sentencesExamples - Just as not all species were recorded by both methods, not all species were recorded by both observers.
- In three cases the electronic device could not be made to record a measurement.
- Instruments recorded magnetic fields at the surface and pulses of light from three different layers overhead.
- Data such as hip height measurements and muscle scores were also recorded.
- Nearly all observers record declines in economic activity in every year since 1998.
- Observers recorded the presence of adult peregrines and attempted to classify individuals by sex at cliffs occupied by lone adults.
- Weight and height measurements were recorded at the beginning of the study and monthly for six consecutive months.
- The researcher records a score for the number of errors and notes the classifications and type of each.
- The wire will measure how acidic your oesophagus is and record the results electronically.
- Arterial blood gas measurements were recorded before and after transfer.
- Observers also recorded the types of oral cleaning products that were located at the patients' bedsides and in the unit.
- An instrument records the electrical activity in your muscle at rest and as you contract the muscle, such as by bending your arm.
- Blood pressure measurements were recorded for 77% of these people.
- At these points, observers independently recorded birds detected, keeping separate field records.
- Resting pulse rate and three blood pressure measurements were recorded during the visit.
- All measurements were recorded three times and differences between the observations were negligible.
- As I climb up from the airport my instrument records a 15 to 20 mph wind out of the southeast.
- Numerous irregularities were recorded by observers in these areas during the elections.
- Measurements were recorded weekly during the winter and daily during the summer.
- Peak flow measurements were recorded after each treatment.
- These waves are recorded by instruments all over the world, allowing scientists to accurately measure distant quakes.
- All baseline data and measurements were recorded before randomisation.
Synonyms indicate, register, read, show, display - 1.3 Achieve (a certain score or result)
they recorded their first win of the season Example sentencesExamples - Both teams were the only ones in the field to record a gross score below par for the round.
- Ireland's Derek Burnett made the best possible start when he recorded the perfect score in the first round.
- By the time Clare recorded their next score Sligo had a further 2-13 on the board and were well out of sight.
- Allan Walsh recorded the best score on the day with 42, which won him B grade from Keith Knight.
- Hampshire has also recorded some high scores in the tables, which show the average results achieved by pupils at Key Stage 3.
- Barnacarroll, who won the title for the first time last year, finished with a flourish and recorded a score of 92 out of a possible 100.
- Sligo then recorded their first score as the ball was played down the left side to Gerry McGowan, who knocked it over.
- Competing in his first ever octathlon, he recorded a fine score of 4,019 points for an individual seventh place.
- They had to practise hard as they were given only one attempt to record the best score.
- Sheriff Hutton also recorded their first win of the season with a 4-2 home win over Heworth.
- He had to be content with second after recording a score which would normally be good enough to win most times.
- They got off to a good start and had four points on the board before Ardnaree recorded their first score.
- The Golfing Society had a big turnout of members for their outing to Coolattin Golf Club and some excellent scores were recorded.
- A beautiful sunny day with a fresh breeze greeted the large turnout and some excellent scores were recorded on the day.
- He had recorded scores of 12 and 28 in the two games he had played so far in the tournament.
- Playing in the group behind England, they recorded identical scores for the first 14 holes.
- The man of the team was Pinky, who personally recorded a score of twelve under par!
- Duffey came third last year in a valiant attempt to topple De Beer, who recorded a hat-trick of victories.
- With each surfer recording excellent scores, a tie-breaker was required to decide the winner.
- The leader, way out on his own, is Claston Bernard, the only man in the Commonwealth to have recorded a score of over 8,000 points this season.
Synonyms achieve, accomplish, gain, earn, chalk up, notch up, turn in
2Convert (sound or a performance) into permanent form for later reproduction. they were recording a guitar recital Example sentencesExamples - All three were recorded on video tape by closed-circuit television systems.
- A simple hand-held dynamic mic is useful for interview situations and recording a sound at close range.
- He then walks around recording sounds of the city: snippets of traffic noises, music, advertisements, private conversations.
- I have been trying to find a good freeware program to record my audio tapes using my computer.
- Data from the display of the radar were recorded on video tape.
- Interviews were recorded on a cassette tape with the subjects' permission.
- There is no applause, so perhaps this performance was recorded in the studios for a later broadcast.
- The policeman switched on the cassette tape, to record every word I said, and turned to me.
- Others have the inputs for recording audio from external devices like cassette players.
- It still captivates me in the same way as the first time I ever recorded something into a tape recorder and played it back.
- The debate was being recorded on audio tape and chaired by one of my housemates.
- They had even brought a tape recorder to record the game, and wanted to use the recordings on their website.
- Production sound is sound recorded on location of the shoot.
- An on-board microphone also recorded the sounds of Titan as the probe descended and landed on the moon.
- Movies can be recorded directly onto video tapes.
- The boy produced a small tape recorder and began recording the speech.
- Several of those who said they were abused at the time now deny it, and some of them are either on camera or recorded on audio tape saying that nothing took place.
- He also sets up a tape recorder to record the meeting.
- All the sound was recorded live, using waterproof microphones.
- In a circular metal container is a spool of audiotape that records the sound of snow falling.
- The weather station also carries a simple microphone to record whatever sounds are made on Titan.
- Significantly, the last four minutes and 33 seconds of the chase were recorded on video tape from a police helicopter overhead.
Synonyms make a record of, make a recording of, tape, tape-record make, produce, cut, put on disc, put on tape - 2.1 Produce (a piece or collection of music or a program) by recording a live performance.
they go into the studio next week to record their debut album Example sentencesExamples - He has recorded seven collections to date and his latest CD ‘In the Quiet’ has been his most successful.
- According to his biography, he wrote and recorded parts of this album while living in the studio for two months.
- He has recorded 26 country music albums and used to tour ferociously until a heart bypass operation in 1990 persuaded him to hang up his boots and guitar and run a hotel instead.
- The Christmas music recorded here - a compilation - shows his debt to the great Venetian composer.
- The piece was recorded in the summer of 2000 in New Mexico, where Nauman has lived since 1979.
- The duo recorded the first half of their album in the summer of 2001 and the second half in the summer of 2002.
- Lots of the music on the compilation was recorded specifically for the album, and all of it will be new material.
- It's one of the most stirring pieces of music ever recorded.
- Apparently, he was recording some sections for a CD at the time, scrabbling around in a gravel tray for sound effects.
- I understand you've spent a lot of time in Montreal over the past year, and recorded part of the album here.
- The CD is a collection of earlier pieces, recorded between 1978 and 1996.
- Once I found my way around the main controls, recording this piece took about an hour, since it took several takes to get some of the tracks just so.
- Stokowski recorded this popular piece only one other time and it is a fitting encore to this set.
- The album was essentially recorded live, in only three weeks, last October.
- So this will be the group that recorded the impressive debut disc, Old Souls, about three years ago.
- Sir Yehudi later recorded this piece again under the baton of Sir Adrian Boult in the same studio.
- Tzadik has done a typically great job of recognizing and recording an undervalued piece of music.
- Suddenly you have the ability to listen to almost any piece of music ever recorded whenever you like. This is a million times better than just having a few CDs.
- And so to Studio 150, named after the venue in Amsterdam where this collection was recorded.
- ‘Dust of Luck’ is easily the brightest, cleanest piece of music Lenzi has ever recorded.
- Given this flair for songwriting, their decision to record a collection of other people's songs seems a little risky.
Phrases So that the true facts are recorded or known. for the record, I have never been to the apartment Example sentencesExamples - I would like to clarify for the record that I also opted out of the plan shortly after it was established.
- Oh, and just for the record, there is no such thing as a British accent.
- I wish to state, for the record, that I have yet to buy a tomato this year.
- I'm not sure how much of a difference this makes, but I'm happy to note it for the record.
- I just want to say, for the record, that in times of crisis, it is good to look for some humor.
- No one expects to lose much sleep over it but, for the record, NASA has been sued by three men from Yemen for invading Mars.
- You probably have no further need of my comments, but here, for the record, are a few thoughts as they occurred to me while I was reading.
- Just for the record, I am generally a well behaved, polite person and like most people will avoid a fight at all costs.
- Just for the record, we did not download the information from the internet.
- I'd like to state for the record, however, that this award won't change me.
- I would like to note for the record that I heard every single child in the class read yesterday.
A thing that is established as a fact through being officially recorded. Example sentencesExamples - But everything up to the last assertion is a matter of record.
- All of those statements are a matter of record which can be shown to the jury.
- His significance has become a matter of record; his reputation is now beyond reproach.
- It's now a matter of record that the foundation had in fact been massively under-funded.
- It is a matter of record that I had to send lawyer's letters before I could get access to some of the financial information.
- As a matter of record, he died in 1997.
- All I know is that his vote is a matter of record and something for him to explain.
- The facts are a matter of record and any interested party can go to the library and pull out the newspapers of the day and they can acquaint themselves with those facts.
- As a matter of record, New York City spends a higher portion of its budget on instruction and associated costs within the schools themselves than any of the other 100 largest districts in the nation.
- It is a matter of record that the Government has devised a long-term anti-corruption strategy and has committed itself to implementing it.
Not made as an official or attributable statement. Example sentencesExamples - I had sources - not many, but a few - who risked their jobs to tell me things off the record and I never gave one of them up.
- Chatty, charming and a highly entertaining gossip off the record, she picks her words carefully when the tape recorder is switched on.
- Because he spoke to me off the record, I will not reveal either his university or the subject he teaches.
- The conversation was off the record, and in any event my Hebrew was inadequate.
- Well, let's be clear about whether or not this was truly on or off the record.
- However speaking off the record, one player told us about his methods.
- He confided in us off the record that Teddy Kennedy had declined to run against Nixon that year because he viewed Nixon as unbeatable.
- Their first conversation would be off the record.
- Certain portions of the interview were off the record, they say, but this wasn't one of them.
- I doubt very much that the good judge requested that his inadvertent disclosure be off the record.
Synonyms unofficial, confidential, in confidence, in strict confidence, not for publication, not for public consumption, not to be made public, not for circulation, not to be disclosed, not to be mentioned, private, secret, classified, under wraps, to be kept under wraps unofficially, privately, in confidence, in strict confidence, confidentially, between ourselves
1Used in reference to the making of an official or public statement. he seems shadowy because he rarely speaks on the record Example sentencesExamples - No officials have gone on record to comment on this situation as yet.
- A Southwest official earlier had gone on record as saying the airline was looking at Pittsburgh as a prime expansion candidate.
- Neighbours were today too frightened to go on the record about the trouble he had caused.
- I want to put on the record that I haven't had a penny of public money.
- We were told we couldn't take pictures inside and no one would talk to us on the record.
- He has stated on the record that he has ‘no intention’ of remarrying at the moment.
- He never refused a request for a chat even though he rarely spoke on the record.
- They refused to speak on the record about the report until it is released.
- Mr Johndroe was the only official authorised by the White House to discuss the matter on the record.
- Other MSPs were critical but too frightened of criticism from their colleagues to speak on the record.
- Needless to say, people refuse to go on the record, fearing for their jobs.
2Officially measured and noted. it proved to be one of the warmest Decembers on record Example sentencesExamples - A leading insurance company based in Europe said that 2004 was the most expensive year for weather destruction on record.
- And it's now officially the strongest hurricane on record, in a season which is tied with 1933 as the most intense ever.
- The largest dead squid on record measured about 60 ft including the length of its tentacles, but no one knows how big the creatures might grow.
- The tech bubble has burst, the telecom industry is in deep trouble and the economy officially entered recession last year after the longest expansion on record.
- May 2004 in Winnipeg was the 5th coldest and 6th wettest on record.
- He said capital spending on the area will reach £15 million this year, the highest on record.
- We are at the tail end of what is officially the driest autumn and winter on record.
- February and March were exceptionally sunny months and were the sunniest on record in places; in contrast, November was extremely dull.
- The recent election was one of the most violent on record with 2,247 incidents officially reported, including 46 deaths.
- The attendance of nearly 5,000 was the biggest on record for a match at this level and, just as satisfying, was the exceptional atmosphere at the game.
Synonyms recorded, documented, registered, written, chronicled, archived, archive, on record, in writing, on paper
set (or put) the record straight Give the true version of events that have been reported incorrectly; correct a misapprehension. Example sentencesExamples - It was about setting the record straight about something that was done without my knowledge or consent.
- I wish it hadn't happened, but the paper has done the right thing now in setting the record straight and giving me a chance to respond.
- Wary of the way Hollywood might handle the story, he set out to create his own version and set the record straight.
- What matters most is setting the record straight, and we were doing that.
- Indeed, they have done the job of true journalists: they have set the record straight.
- Further setting the record straight today, the State Department has corrected an astonishing blunder in its annual report on terrorism.
- I hope this sets the record straight and clears up any confusion over our position.
- I want to put the record straight: that is not true.
- In the interest of setting the record straight, let me correct you.
- The truth turned out to be a little different, but almost nobody who had reported the case actually set the record straight.
Origin Middle English: from Old French record ‘remembrance’, from recorder ‘bring to remembrance’, from Latin recordari ‘remember’, based on cor, cord- ‘heart’. The noun was earliest used in law to denote the fact of being written down as evidence. The verb originally meant ‘narrate orally or in writing’, also ‘repeat so as to commit to memory’. |