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Record

/ˈɹɛkɔːd/

A disk, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.

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📖 Definitions of "Record"

noun

1
A disk, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.

noun

1
An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
"The person had a record of the interview so she could review her notes."
2
Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.
"We have no record of you making this payment to us."
3
A set of data relating to a single individual or item.
4
The most extreme known value of some variable, particularly that of an achievement in competitive events.
"The heat and humidity were both new records."

🔄 Synonyms of "Record"

17 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
showverb	(transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
registernoun	A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.
booknoun	A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
readverb	(transitive or intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
commemorateverb	(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.
put downverb	(idiomatic) To insult, belittle, or demean.
discnoun	A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
disknoun	A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
memorializeverb	(transitive) To provide a memorial for someone; to commemorate.
tapenoun	Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape.
platternoun	A tray for serving foods.
immortalizeverb	(biology) To remove the effects of normal apoptosis.
criminal recordnoun	A record of the past crimes of which someone has been convicted.
phonograph recordnoun	A disc, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.
phonograph recordingnoun	sound recording consisting of a disc with continuous grooves; formerly used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracked in the grooves
enterverb	(intransitive) To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.
recordbooknoun	—

↔️ Antonyms of "Record"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
eraseverb	(transitive) To remove (markings or information).
deleteverb	(transitive) To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Record"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
phonograph recordnoun	A disc, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.
booknoun	A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
registernoun	A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.
readnoun	A reading or an act of reading, especially of an actor's part of a play or a piece of stored data.
disknoun	A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
discnoun	A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
shownoun	(countable) A play, dance, or other entertainment.
memorializeverb	(transitive) To provide a memorial for someone; to commemorate.
commemorateverb	(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.
enternoun	The "Enter" key on a computer keyboard.
tapenoun	Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape.
bestnoun	(countable, often used after definite article) The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
criminal recordnoun	A record of the past crimes of which someone has been convicted.
put downnoun	Alternative spelling of put-down. [An insult or barb; a snide or demeaning remark.]
immortalizeverb	(biology) To remove the effects of normal apoptosis.
platternoun	A tray for serving foods.
phonograph recordingnoun	sound recording consisting of a disc with continuous grooves; formerly used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracked in the grooves
recordernoun	(music) A musical instrument of the woodwind family; a type of fipple flute, a simple internal duct flute.
tapingnoun	The act of sticking adhesive tape to something.
footagenoun	(usually uncountable) An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something.