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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| pronunciation: |
rih
kord
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| inflections: |
records, recording, recorded |
| definition 1: |
to put in writing.
The nurse recorded my height and weight in my health chart.- synonyms:
- note
- similar words:
- document, enter, inscribe, log, put down, register, tally
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| definition 2: |
to copy by use of a mechanical or electronic device for later hearing or viewing.
The popular group recorded hundreds of songs.A friend recorded the couple's wedding.- synonyms:
- tape
- similar words:
- videotape
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| related words: |
chart, jot, list, report, score |
adverb + (v.)record
previously, secretly
(v.)record
+ noun
album, artist, conversation, data, date, detail, device, diary, event, incident, label, observation, response, session, song, sound, studio, temperature, videotape
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
re
k rd
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| definition 1: |
a written account or other collection of information.
The historical record shows that Native Americans once owned this land.A record of our tax payments is kept at city hall.The students' records are kept in the principal's office.- synonyms:
- history
- similar words:
- account, journal, statement
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| definition 2: |
a list of one's past actions, either written down or remembered.
The detective is proud of his record of solving crimes.- synonyms:
- history
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| definition 3: |
a disk onto which recorded sounds have been copied. Records are usually black and made out of vinyl, which is a kind of plastic.
She owns many rock-'n'-roll records.
- synonyms:
- disk
- similar words:
- album
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| definition 4: |
the greatest achievement in a particular field.
In 2001, Barry Bonds broke the record for the most home runs scored in a season. |
| related words: |
bill, description, diary, document, log, mind, minute, portrait, trace |
adjective + (n.)record
combined,
confidential,
congressional,
criminal,
dental,
detailed,
dismal,
distinguished,
driving,
electronic,
historical,
impressive,
juvenile,
losing,
major-league,
medical,
official,
outstanding,
passing,
patient,
previous,
prior,
proven,
winning,
written
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verb + (n.)record
access, break, compile, correct, distort, obtain, post, review, set, shatter, surpass, tie
(n.)record
+ verb
document, seal, show
noun + (n.)record
arrest, attendance, billing, census, champion, database, fossil, hit, league, payroll, playoff, rap, rookie, solo, tournament, track, vinyl, voting
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| derivations: |
recordable (adj.), recorded (adj.) |
The word record
contains the following parts:
re-
Latin
prefix
that means again; back or back again
  More about this word part:
The prefix re-
occurs in verbs that are Latin loanwords, where it can mean "again" (revise
) or "back again" (reflect
). It also attaches to English verbs (replay, rewind) with both meanings. Any verb can be prefixed by "re-
" to indicate that an action is repeated. No hyphen is necessary unless the word formed is identical to an existing word (re-sign the document, but resign
from a job).
Example words:
re-cover, react, reappear, rebuild, recall, recede, record, recover, reflect, reflection, remove, renew, repay, report, reporter, reservation, resign, resignation, respect, reverse, review, revise, revive, revolve, revolution, rebel
cor2, cour2, cord
Latin
root
that means heart
Example words:
- synonyms:
- cardi, cardio
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