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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun, adjective
- phrases:
- go on record, off the record
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun, adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
rih
kord
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| inflections: |
records, recording, recorded |
| definition 1: |
to put in writing or some other form as evidence.
The police officer interviewed a witness and recorded her answers in his notebook.The nurse recorded the patient's height and weight.- synonyms:
- note, take, write up
- similar words:
- catalogue, chronicle, delineate, document, enter, inscribe, log, post, put down, register, tally
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| definition 2: |
to copy (sounds or images) for mechanical or electronic reproduction.
The orchestra first recorded the symphony in 1996.- synonyms:
- tape
- similar words:
- transcribe, videotape
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| definition 3: |
to cause (a vote, property deed, opinion, or the like) to be formally set down.
The sale of the property has been recorded.- similar words:
- lodge, put down, register
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| related words: |
accession, book, calendar, chart, enroll, jot, list, manifest, monitor, notch, report, score |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
rih
kord
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| definition: |
to make a record or a recording.
The band members plan to record next week. |
| related words: |
catalogue |
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 collection of information that has been noted down over time and stored.
The historical record shows that Native Americans once owned this land.A record of our tax payments is kept at city hall.These achievements are noted on the student's record.- synonyms:
- history
- similar words:
- account, album, archives, commentary, dossier, journal, log, proceeding, statement
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| definition 2: |
evidence of the existence, presence, or occurrence of something.
With these fossils, we have a record of these particular trilobytes having inhabited this region. |
| definition 3: |
a written down or remembered list of one's past actions.
The detective is proud of his record of solving crimes.She has a record of disruptive behavior.- synonyms:
- history, track record
- similar words:
- archives
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| definition 4: |
an accounting of criminal acts.
The police checked the suspect's record before they arrested him.- similar words:
- dossier
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| definition 5: |
a particular piece of information or digital file that has been stored.
The computer has no record of anybody by that name. |
| definition 6: |
the official transcript of a court's proceedings.
Please state your full name for the record.- synonyms:
- transcript
- similar words:
- dossier, proceeding
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| definition 7: |
a disk, usu. made of vinyl, upon which sounds are recorded for reproduction.
She is proud of her collection of rock-'n'-roll records.
- synonyms:
- disc, disk
- similar words:
- album
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| definition 8: |
the greatest achievement in a particular field, esp. sports.
He set the high-jump record in last year's Olympics.She broke the world record in several swimming events. |
| definition 9: |
the state or fact of being recorded.
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| related words: |
annals, bill, book, chronicle, description, diary, document, journal, log, memorandum, mind, minute, note, observation, portrait, tally, trace, transaction, voyage |
adjective + (n.)record
all-time,
archaeological,
combined,
computerized,
confidential,
congressional,
criminal,
dental,
detailed,
dismal,
distinguished,
driving,
electronic,
historical,
impressive,
juvenile,
losing,
major-league,
medical,
official,
outstanding,
passing,
patient,
photographic,
previous,
prior,
proven,
spotty,
winning,
written
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verb + (n.)record
access, break, compile, correct, distort, falsify, obtain, post, review, set, shatter, subpoena, surpass, tie
(n.)record
+ verb
document, seal, show
noun + (n.)record
arrest, attendance, billing, census, champion, database, fossil, franchise, hit, league, payroll, playoff, rap, rookie, scoring, solo, tournament, track, vinyl, voting
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| phrase: |
go on record, off the record |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
re
krd
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| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to a record.
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| definition 2: |
surpassing all other achievements.
a record performance- synonyms:
- unrivaled, unsurpassed
- similar words:
- banner, best, champion, greatest, top, ultimate, unbeaten
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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:
irrefragable, irremissible, irrevocable, re-coil, re-cover, react, reappear, rebuild, recall, recede, recoil, reconstruct, record, recover, redo, reflect, reflection, regress, reheat, relive, remissible, remit, remove, renew, renewal, repaint, repay, replay, replete, report, reporter, reservation, resign, resignation, respect, retract, reverse, reversible, revert, review, revise, revision, revive, revolve, revolution, rewrite, rebel, rebellious
cor2, cour2, cord
Latin
root
that means heart
Example words:
accord, accordion, concord, concordance, cordate, cordial, courage, discord, discourage, encourage, record
- synonyms:
- cardi, cardio
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