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re·cord

record

 
 
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: rih kord
inflections: records, recording, recorded
definition 1: to put in writing.
The nurse recorded my height and weight in my health chart.
similar words:
enter, register
definition 2: to copy by use of electronic equipment for later hearing or viewing.
This band has recorded hundreds of songs.I recorded my favorite TV program so I could watch it later.
synonyms:
tape
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: re krd
definition 1: a written account.
A record of our tax payments is kept at city hall.
similar words:
account, journal, log, statement
definition 2: the greatest action in a particular field.
She broke the world record in several swimming events.
definition 3: the written facts about a person's past actions.
Joe does not have a criminal record.
synonyms:
history
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derivations: recordable (adj.), recorded (adj.)
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