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noun

ˈre-kərd How to pronounce record (audio)
Definition of recordnext
1
as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened the town paper published a record of the debate, as well as a synopsis of each candidate's stance on the major questions

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2
as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened historical records on the rise of the Roman Empire are plentiful

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record

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verb

ri-ˈkȯrd How to pronounce record (audio)
1
as in to log
to make a written note of the reporter recorded the events of the evening in her notebook for later reference

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2
as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list he was recorded as having been a passenger on that ill-fated ship, but his body was never recovered

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Recent Examples of record
Noun
Parts the Southwest have a much higher than normal risk for extreme rainfall this winter because of a record El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, with more flooding possible in the months ahead. — Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026 The vessel has operated under multiple flags, including the Comoros and Zimbabwe, and has been linked in sanctions records to Gravion Maritime Co. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
In 2022, the band began recording with him in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026 The Rolling Stones returned to Chess Records to record music. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for record
Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
  1. chronology
  2. history
  3. log
  4. list
  5. report
  6. chronicle
  7. transcribe
  8. enter
Noun
  • Alleged abuse of child in Belleville The Wendt Law Firm, which is representing the plaintiff, said in a statement that the chronology is a central part of the case.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Continuing the chronology of Journe’s early years, is a prototype Octa Reserve de Marche, the third model introduced by the watchmaker.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of chronology
Noun
  • The fourth-year quarterback needs just three completions to pass Steve Beuerlein (1,041) for the third-most completions by a QB in franchise history, trailing Cam Newton and Jake Delhomme.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Nov. 2026
  • In Bretton Woods, with grand-hotel history and big mountain views, the iconic Omni Mount Washington Resort completed its major reimagining of its historic rooms and dining in July 2026.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2026
Definition of history
Verb
  • Fontecchio and Gardner were the new additions to the Heat’s bench unit after logging just five minutes and two minutes, respectively, across the first four games of this trip.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The day prior, the Port of Long Beach logged 21,736 containers, with 4,063 waiting nine days or longer to be moved.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of log
Verb
  • Tori Perkins, 34, was hoping for a Saturday flight at Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport, where 11 of the 62 flights already were listed as canceled that morning and the same number were delayed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Nov. 2026
  • Pricing, primarily for apartments, is tracked by combining government stats and listing data from its own website.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • At least six fatal crashes resulting in nine deaths, along with multiple multi-injury collisions, have occurred on the stretch between Downtown and Gregory Boulevard over the last three years, according to media and local police reports.
    — Mará Rose Williams November 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The 147-page report — obtained by the Miami Herald from Sweetwater police — is heavily redacted but provides new details about the investigation that led to the arrests of Pinder, 29, Jared Lamar James, 26, and Elijah Delano Dyous, 29.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of report
Noun
  • The way this documentary chronicles the history of crime and punishment in America is stunning.
    — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The movie chronicles the famed photographer’s life and 60-year career shooting not just icons of the fashion and film worlds but also mental institutions, the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War.
    — Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of chronicle
Verb
  • Over the decades, Ernaux has examined class shame through close observation of her parents’ lives, accounted for all-consuming romantic obsession, and transcribed fleeting encounters in supermarkets and trains in the Paris suburbs.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As the characters playfully debated the rise of Fascism, the dialogue often felt transcribed from some Brooklyn polycule.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of transcribe
Verb
  • Pike, 50, survived two doses of pentobarbital in September, which her attorneys say probably did not enter her bloodstream correctly and instead pooled in her arms, leaving them burned and blistered.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The talent disparity was on display for the first three quarters, as the Heat led by as many as 17 points in the first half before entering halftime with a 64-54 advantage.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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