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noun

ˈre-kərd How to pronounce record (audio)
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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened the town paper published a record of the debate, as well as a synopsis of each candidate's stance on the major questions

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as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened historical records on the rise of the Roman Empire are plentiful

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verb

ri-ˈkȯrd How to pronounce record (audio)
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as in to log
to make a written note of the reporter recorded the events of the evening in her notebook for later reference

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as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list he was recorded as having been a passenger on that ill-fated ship, but his body was never recovered

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Recent Examples of record
Noun
The records peaked at No. 42 and No. 52 on the Billboard 200, respectively. — Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025 Even if the record isn’t broken, Wednesday will be one of the hottest. — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Audio captured by air traffic control recorded someone on the plane reporting before the crash that a door was open, and asking to land at the airport. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025 Thomas, who plays on the wing, also recorded six rebounds, three assists and a steal. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for record
Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
  1. chronology
  2. log
  3. list
  4. history
  5. chronicle
  6. report
  7. enter
  8. story
Noun
  • This prismatic film seamlessly intermingles the political and the personal, and both chronology and geography aren’t observed in strictly logical ways.
    — Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Bucking convention at every turn, Welles skipped around chronology freely, using inventive dissolves and edits to move the viewer back and forth in time.
    — John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of chronology
Verb
  • The trail logs thousands of visitors each year, according to the group.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Bam Adebayo played 38 minutes against the Bulls just one night after logging 43 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves, and Herro played 37 minutes against the Bulls after logging 39 minutes in Friday’s defeat to the Timberwolves while battling a lingering head cold.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of log
Verb
  • The Tigers’ highest seed projection was listed as a No. 5.
    — Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This position is listed as a full-time, remote job to oversee the business and development of Netflix’s flagship game franchises.
    — Terina Allen, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of list
Noun
  • The gift unveiled Thursday is the largest single donation made in the 170-year history of the hospital that was the first in the nation to focus on pediatric health.
    — Lauren Coates, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Patrick has a history of making their anniversaries special.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of history
Noun
  • Ambitious short film chronicles daring flight of X-15 rocket plane test pilot (video) Going to SXSW 2025?
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The gripping first season chronicles the rise of Nazaré from a sleepy fishing village to one of the most high-profile and death-defying surfing destinations in the world and season two continues the story with even more dizzying visuals (giant waves are filmed by drone).
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of chronicle
Verb
  • Driving the news: Last week, Axios reported that Boehler held two meetings with senior Hamas officials in Doha to negotiate the release of American hostages held by the group in Gaza.
    — Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Witnesses reported that other wrestlers and management intervened to de-escalate the situation, separating Cargill and Baszler.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of report
Verb
  • Jennie entered the top 10 in 19 different countries – hitting No. 2 in Australia and Korea and No. 3 in the UK.
    — Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Miami Herald was first to confirm that along with Cuba and Venezuela, which would be hit with an absolute ban on its nationals entering the U.S., some Caribbean countries would also be joining Haiti on the list.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of enter
Noun
  • Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
    — Chris Malone Mendez, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are spilling the details of their sweet love story!
    — Liza Esquibias, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of story

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