record
gb/ɹˈɛkɚd/ us/ɹˈɛkɚd/
A2
English
~ 1000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
officially kept account or document
Information about something that is written down or stored so it can be looked at later.
Usage pattern:
to keep [a] record of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'record' with 'document'. A record can be any stored information, not just a written page.
Synonyms
documentation (More formal and often refers to a collection of supporting documents.)
Antonyms
erasure (Refers to the removal or deletion of recorded information.)
Collocations
keep a record
|public record
|medical record
|criminal record
|official record
Themes
administration
|law
|daily life
|business
|communication
Examples
- The police have no record of his arrest.
- Please keep a record of all your expenses.
- Her medical records are stored securely at the clinic.
- The event was noted in the official records.
- He has a criminal record for theft.
Learner examples
- I keep a record of my work.
- She has a good school record.
- We need to see your medical record.
- He has no police record.
Noun
B1
entity
2
best achievement in category
The best result ever in an activity or sport.
Usage pattern:
to hold the record for [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'record' with 'recording'. This sense refers to achievement, not stored media.
Synonyms
milestone (Less formal and may refer to any significant achievement, not necessarily the best.)
Antonyms
low point (Represents the worst performance instead of the best.)
Collocations
world record
|set a record
|break a record
|record holder
Themes
sports
|competition
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She holds the world record for the 100 meters.
- He broke the record for most goals in a season.
- The team set a new national record.
- That's the highest temperature on record.
Learner examples
- She broke the world record.
- He set a new record in swimming.
- The runner holds the Olympic record.
Verb
A2
action
3
store information for later use
To save sounds, pictures, or information so you can use them later.
Usage pattern:
to record [something] on [device/medium]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'record' with 'register'. 'Record' means to store information, not just to sign up.
Synonyms
capture (Often used for images or moments; less formal.)
Antonyms
erase (To remove stored information from a medium.)
Collocations
record a video
|record data
|record an interview
|record music
Themes
technology
|media
|communication
|work
Examples
- I forgot to record the TV show last night.
- She recorded her speech on her phone.
- We need to record all customer calls for quality control.
Learner examples
- I will record the song.
- He recorded the meeting on his phone.
- They recorded the class for students.
Noun
B1
entity
4
disc with recorded sound
A round disc that has music on it, played on a record player.
Synonyms
album (In music, refers to a collection of recordings; not always on vinyl.)
Antonyms
live performance (Music performed in real time without prior recording.)
Collocations
play a record
|vinyl record
|record collection
Themes
music
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Examples
- He put the record on the turntable and lowered the needle.
- My parents still have their old vinyl records.
- That song first appeared on their debut record.
Learner examples
- I have a big record collection.
- She bought a new vinyl record.
- He played an old jazz record.
Grammar
Dictionary form
record
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkɚd/
US/ɹˈɛkɚd/
Syllables & stress
re - cord (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: record
- Plural: record, records
Verb
- Base: record
- 3rd Person Singular: records
- Present Participle: recording
- Past: recorded
Word family
Forms
records
noun
recording
verb
recorded
verb
Core family
recorder
noun A2
Related words
recordable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unrecorded
adjective
Advanced or less common
prerecorded
adjective
Expressions
for the record
1/fɚ ðə ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
stating something officially or clearly
Used to show you are making something clear and official.
Examples
- For the record, I was not at the meeting.
- Just for the record, I never agreed to that plan.
off the record
1/ˈɔf ðə ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
not for public reporting or documentation
Said in private and not to be repeated in public.
Examples
- He spoke to reporters off the record about the issue.
- Off the record, I think the deal will fail.
on record
1/ˈɔn ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
officially documented or public statement/fact
Officially written down or known by many people.
Examples
- The mayor is on record as opposing the plan.
- This is the hottest summer on record.