records
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈɹɛkɝdz// records
n. written or digital information that people keep so they can look at it later. You use them to track facts, events, or history.
n. documented evidence or information preserved in a permanent form for future reference. Often used in the plural to describe a collection of such data.
The hospital keeps medical records for every patient.
The local government maintains public records of all property sales to ensure transparency in the real estate market.
Historians rely on church records and tax documents to reconstruct the daily lives of ordinary people who lived centuries ago.
Usage
Frequently used in the plural form when referring to a collection of data or a history of performance.