for the record

phrase

: for public knowledge : on the record

Examples of for the record in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On November 6, 1934 Sinclair lost to Merriam by 250,000 votes (for the record, the victor was known by midnight the same day). — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Dyson And just for the record, Dyson isn't the only company to come up with the idea of putting a camera in a toothbrush. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Now in his 14th season in the league, Kelce trails former Chiefs great Tony Gonzalez by 2,054 yards for the record. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

After a summer for the record books, movie theater operators are hoping to keep the vibes high with some midnight margaritas. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for the record

• particleboard
• phonorecord
• underinsured
• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard