record book

noun

: a book that has records of the best or most remarkable performances or achievements in a particular sport or activity
usually used figuratively
His long jump earned him a place in the record book.
That game was one for the record books.

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The win also moved him up the Marlins’ record book. Miami Herald, 8 June 2026 Whoever advances from this group will make a significant landmark in their country’s record book at the World Cup. Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026 The former Iowa Hawkeyes star shattered scoring records in college, transformed women's basketball into a national phenomenon and has continued rewriting the WNBA record book since arriving in 2024. Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026 There is no official record book for the upfronts, but Fox might have made history Monday by having its chief technology officer address advertisers from the stage. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for record book

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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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