record

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Sports

n. the best, fastest, or highest result ever reached in a sport or activity.

n. the most extreme known value of a variable, particularly regarding achievement in competitive events.

“She ran the race so fast that she broke the world record.”

“The athlete's performance was unprecedented, shattering a world record that had stood for over a decade.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Music

n. a large black plastic disc that plays music.

n. a thin plastic disc, typically vinyl, carrying recorded sound in a continuous groove.

“My grandfather has a large collection of old jazz records in the attic.”

“Despite the dominance of digital streaming, many audiophiles still prefer the warm, tactile experience of playing a vinyl record.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a single set of information in a database or computer list.

n. a collection of related data items treated as a single unit within a database or file.

“Each record in the database contains a customer's name and address.”

“The software failed to update the specific record because of a conflict in the primary key field.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to store sound, music, or moving pictures using electronic equipment.

v. to convert sound or visual images into a permanent form for subsequent reproduction.

“The band went into the studio to record their new album.”

“Security cameras are positioned to record any activity near the main entrance during non-business hours.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to write down or store information so it can be looked at later.

v. to register or set down in writing or other permanent form for the purpose of preservation.

“Please record your daily expenses in this notebook.”

“The researchers were instructed to record every observation, no matter how insignificant it might initially appear.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. higher or better than anything that has happened before.

adj. surpassing all previous levels or achievements; used attributively.

“The company reported record profits for the third year in a row.”

“The region experienced record temperatures this summer, leading to widespread concerns about the local water supply.”