record

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English Vietnamese dictionary

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Advanced English dictionary

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noun, verb
+ noun
written account
1 [C] ~ (of sth) a written account of sth that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future: You should keep a record of your expenses. + medical / dental records + Last summer was the wettest on record.
music
2 [C] a thin round piece of plastic on which music, etc. is recorded: to play a record + a record collection + a record company (= one which produces and sells records)
highest / best
3 [C] the best result or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport: She holds the world record for the 100 metres. + to break the record (= to achieve a better result than there has ever been before) + to set a new record + There was a record number of candidates for the post. + I got to work in record time. + record profits / sales + Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever).
of sb / sth's past
4 [sing.] ~ (on sth) the facts that are known about sb/sth's past behaviour, character, achievements, etc: The report criticizes the government's record on housing. + The airline has a good safety record. + He has an impressive record of achievement.
See also - TRACK RECORD
of crimes
5 (also criminal record) [C] the fact of having committed crimes in the past: Does he have a record?
Idioms: (just) for the record
1 used to show that you want what you are saying to be officially written down and remembered: Just for the record I would like to clarify something my colleague said earlier.
2 used to emphasize a point that you are making, so that the person you are speaking to takes notice: And, for the record, he would be the last person I'd ask.
off the record if you tell sb sth off the record, it is not yet official and you do not want them to repeat it publicly: Strictly off the record, some members of staff will have to be made redundant.
put / place sth on (the) record
be / go on (the) record (as saying ...) to say sth publicly or officially so that it may be written down and repeated: He didn't want to go on the record as either praising or criticizing the proposal. + I should like to place on record my sincere thanks to all those who have given support.
put / set the record straight to give people the correct information about sth in order to make it clear that what they previously believed was in fact wrong: To put the record straight, I do not support that idea and never have done.
more at MATTER n.
+ verb
keep account
1 to keep a permanent account of facts or events by writing them down, filming them, storing them in a computer, etc: [VN] Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. + You should record all your expenses during your trip. + [V wh-] His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. [also V that, VN that]
make copy
2 to make a copy of music, a film/movie, etc. by storing it on tape or a disc so that you can listen to or watch it again: [VN] Did you remember to record 'Friends' for me? + a recorded programme / concert + [VN -ing] He recorded the class rehearsing before the performance. + [V] Tell me when the tape starts recording.
music
3 to perform music so that it can be copied onto and kept on tape: [VN] The band is back in the US recording their new album. [also V]
make official statement
4 to make an official or legal statement about sth: [VN] The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death. [also V that]
of measuring instrument
5 to show a particular measurement or amount: [VN] The thermometer recorded a temperature of 40?C. [also V wh-]

Thesaurus dictionary

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v.

1 write (down), transcribe, document, register, note, make a notation (of), take down, put or set down, log, chronicle, report, itemize, list, enumerate:

I recorded the events of the day in my diary.

2 tell of, relate, recount, narrate, recite:

The chronicle records an eyewitness account of the battle.

n.

3 recording, report, document, log, journal, memorandum, note, notation, minute(s), transactions, archive(s), annal(s), chronicle, diary, account, dossier, register, list, catalogue:

Patricia has kept a careful record of all the men whose books she has ever read

4 documentation, data, information, evidence; memorial, memento, souvenir:

There is no record of your birth in the church archive. I took away a piece of the Berlin Wall as a record of my visit

5 (best) performance, track record, accomplishment; time; distance; height:

Her records for the 110-metre hurdles and the high jump still stand.

6 accomplishment(s), deed(s), history, reputation, curriculum vitae, CV, Colloq track record:

He has a record of being late everywhere. His criminal record is none too savoury

7 disc, recording, album, release, LP (= 'long playing'), 78, 331/3, 45, EP (= 'extended play'), maxisingle, compact disc, CD, Brit gramophone record, US phonograph record, Colloq single, Slang US platter:

We put a jazz combo together and cut a few records last year.

8 off the record. confidential(ly), private(ly), not for publication, secret(ly), in confidence, unofficial(ly), sub rosa:

We cannot publish his statement, which was off the record. Off the record, I'll tell you where Hazel is staying.

adj.

9 record-breaking, extreme:

Last week we had a record snowfall.

Collocation dictionary

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¹ account

ADJ.

formal

No formal record of the marriage now survives.

| official, public | permanent | accurate, careful, exact | up-to-date | adequate, proper, reliable | inadequate | incomplete, sketchy | brief | complete, comprehensive, detailed, extensive, systematic | verbatim | authentic | daily | documentary, handwritten, written | photographic, pictorial | archival, historical | archaeological

This period of barbarian rule is poorly represented in the archaeological record.

| fossil, geological | administrative, departmental, financial, personnel | dental, health, medical

VERB + RECORD

keep

He has always kept an accurate record of his spending.

| check, consult

I checked the records but nobody of that name had worked here.

| destroy

Medical records should not be destroyed.

| file | update | be on, go on

She is on record as saying that she once took drugs. He is the latest public figure to go on (the) record about corruption in politics.

RECORD + VERB

contain sth

The records contain the bank details of all employees.

| show sth

The records showed that the building had not been inspected for ten years.

| suggest sth

Fossil records suggest that the region was covered in water until relatively recently.

| exist, survive

No record exists of a battle on this site.

| go back

The university records go back as far as the 13th century.

PREP.

in the ~(s)

The historic agreement is preserved in the university records.

| off/on the ~

Off the record, he told the interviewer what he thought of his colleagues.

| ~ of

a record of achievement

| ~ on

records on children's progress

PHRASES

access to the records

Under the law, every citizen has access to their official records.

| put/set the record straight

She called a press conference to set the record straight about her disappearance.

² best result, highest level, etc.

ADJ.

all-comers, club, course, national, Olympic, track, world | unbeaten, unbroken | long-standing

Bob Beamon's long-standing record for the long jump was eventually broken.

| all-time | speed

VERB + RECORD

hold

Who holds the 100 metre sprint record?

| establish, set

She has just set a new world record.

| beat, break, shatter

If she continues like this she could beat the record.

| equal

He has equalled the Olympic record.

RECORD + VERB

stand

His mile record stood for twelve years.

| fall

RECORD + NOUN

book/books

Bubka rewrote the pole-vault record books during his career.

| attempt | breaker, holder | high, number

Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). There was a record number of candidates for the post.

PREP.

~ for

These viewing figures are an all-time record for a single broadcast.

| ~ with

Lewis established a new world record with a time of 9.86 seconds.

PHRASES

in record time

I got to work in record time.

³ sb's performance in a particular area

ADJ.

past, track | distinguished, enviable, excellent, exceptional, exemplary, fine, formidable, good, impressive, magnificent, outstanding, proven, remarkable, unique, unparalleled, unrivalled | abysmal, appalling, atrocious, bad, dismal, mediocre, poor, sorry | unenviable

He has an unenviable record of ill-health.

| satisfactory | consistent | clean, unblemished

Apart from a parking fine ten years before, she had an unblemished driving record.

| academic, educational, school | military | attendance

The teacher spoke to her about her poor attendance record.

| economic, environmental, human-rights

the government's economic record

| disciplinary | criminal, police | accident, safety

The airline's accident record makes it among the safest.

VERB + RECORD

have, possess | keep, maintain

The company has maintained an accident-free record since it started business.

RECORD + VERB

show sth

Her record shows that she is able to compete under great pressure.

| compare with sth

Our record compares favourably with that of any similar-sized company.

| speak for itself

When it comes to quality, our record speaks for itself.

PREP.

~ among

They have the worst human-rights record among member countries.

| ~ for

He has an appalling record for dishonesty.

| ~ in

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management.

| ~ on

the government's abysmal record on crime

PHRASES

on past records

On past records, she should have no problem passing the exam.

| on sb's past record

⁴ music

ADJ.

long-playing | gramophone | classical, jazz, pop | best-selling

VERB + RECORD

cut, make | release

They released their first record in 1963.

| listen to, play, put on

I'll put on one of my favourite records.

RECORD + NOUN

company, industry, label | producer | deal

The band signed their first record deal a year after forming.

| collection | shop | library | player | sleeve

¹ information

ADV.

carefully, meticulously, painstakingly | accurately, correctly, properly

The weights must be recorded accurately.

| faithfully

It was all there, faithfully recorded in his uncle's stiff and formal style.

| duly

The contract is witnessed by others and duly recorded.

| automatically, routinely

The mother's occupation was not routinely recorded on the birth certificate.

| officially | electronically, manually | graphically, vividly

The circumstances of her death were graphically recorded in the local press.

PREP.

as

The time of the accident is recorded as 6.23 p.m.

PHRASES

be recorded for posterity

The names of those who died are recorded for posterity on a tablet at the back of the church.

| historically recorded

historically recorded events

| poorly/well recorded

The geographical spread of the industry in the 16th century is hard to ascertain, for much of it is poorly recorded.

² sound/pictures

ADV.

secretly

She secretly recorded the conversation.

PREP.

from

a programme she had recorded from the radio

| on

I recorded the film on video.

PHRASES

beautifully/well recorded

This CD has been beautifully recorded.

| digitally recorded

Concise English dictionary

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records|recorded|recording'rekərd /'rekɔːd
noun
+anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
+the number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had
+an extreme attainment; the best (or worst) performance ever attested (as in a sport)
+sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
+the sum of recognized accomplishments
+a list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted
+a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
+a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction
verb
+make a record of; set down in permanent form
+register electronically
+indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
+be aware of
+be or provide a memorial to a person or an event

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