record — information about past events or achievements that is written down or stored
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: information about past events or achievements that is written down or stored
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrekərd/
Example Sentences
- My mom keeps a record of every embarrassing thing I did as a kid - it's like having a personal FBI agent!
- He holds the world record for eating the most pizza in one sitting.
- I tried to record my cat singing, but all I got was 30 minutes of judgmental staring.
record
NOUN[/ˈrekərd/]
information about past events or achievements that is written down or stored
Grandfather sharing his life records
The lord's sword and record, preserving glory with each word
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'recordari', meaning 'to recall to mind' or 'to remember'. It evolved during the medieval period to denote the preservation and documentation of important documents, eventually taking on the meaning of a written account or official document.
Breakdown
re- (again) + cord (heart/mind, from Latin 'cor') + -ari (infinitive suffix). The original sense was 'to bring back to heart' or 'to remember', later broadening to mean a documented account or stored information.
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📝Examples
“My mom keeps a record of every embarrassing thing I did as a kid - it's like having a personal FBI agent!”
“He holds the world record for eating the most pizza in one sitting.”
“I tried to record my cat singing, but all I got was 30 minutes of judgmental staring.”
“The school keeps records of all students' grades and attendance.”
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