record
gb/ɹˈɛkɚd/ us/ɹˈɛkɚd/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1000
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
officially kept account or document
Information about something that is written down or stored so it can be looked at later.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to keep [a] record of [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'record' with 'document'. A record can be any stored information, not just a written page.
Visawe
documentation (More formal and often refers to a collection of supporting documents.)
Vinyume
erasure (Refers to the removal or deletion of recorded information.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
keep a record
|public record
|medical record
|criminal record
|official record
Mada
administration
|law
|daily life
|business
|communication
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
best achievement in category
The best result ever in an activity or sport.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to hold the record for [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'record' with 'recording'. This sense refers to achievement, not stored media.
Visawe
milestone (Less formal and may refer to any significant achievement, not necessarily the best.)
Vinyume
low point (Represents the worst performance instead of the best.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
world record
|set a record
|break a record
|record holder
Mada
sports
|competition
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She broke the world record.
- He set a new record in swimming.
- The runner holds the Olympic record.
Kitenzi
A2
action
3
store information for later use
To save sounds, pictures, or information so you can use them later.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to record [something] on [device/medium]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'record' with 'register'. 'Record' means to store information, not just to sign up.
Visawe
capture (Often used for images or moments; less formal.)
Vinyume
erase (To remove stored information from a medium.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
record a video
|record data
|record an interview
|record music
Mada
technology
|media
|communication
|work
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will record the song.
- He recorded the meeting on his phone.
- They recorded the class for students.
Nomino
B1
entity
4
disc with recorded sound
A round disc that has music on it, played on a record player.
Visawe
album (In music, refers to a collection of recordings; not always on vinyl.)
Vinyume
live performance (Music performed in real time without prior recording.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
play a record
|vinyl record
|record collection
Mada
music
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I have a big record collection.
- She bought a new vinyl record.
- He played an old jazz record.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
record
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkɚd/
US/ɹˈɛkɚd/
Silabi na mkazo
re - cord (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: record
- Plural: record, records
Verb
- Base: record
- 3rd Person Singular: records
- Present Participle: recording
- Past: recorded
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
for the record
1/fɚ ðə ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
stating something officially or clearly
Used to show you are making something clear and official.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The mayor is on record as opposing the plan.
- This is the hottest summer on record.