Synonyms for
Record
Definition
a written or spoken account of something that has happened, a piece of evidence or information that is used to show or prove something
Synonyms & similar words
book
platter
immortalise
memorialise
show
commemorate
recordbook
disc
phonographrecord
tape
read
phonographrecording
memorialize
register
trackrecord
enter
immortalize
putdown
disk
criminalrecord
erase
document
report
register
log
chronicle
history
diary
note
memo
annotation
entry
account
narrative
tale
story
recording
tape
disc
album
documentary
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- break a record
- set a record
- keep a record
- on record
- record player
- record time
- record book
- record label
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'record' refers to a documented account of events or information. As a verb, it means to put into writing or other permanent form for preservation or later reference. Be mindful of pronunciation differences between the noun (REC-ord) and the verb (re-CORD).
Example sentences
- She broke the world record in the high jump.
- He keeps a record of his daily exercise routine.
- I need to record this TV show so I can watch it later.
- The police officers made a record of the witness's testimony.
- The doctor reviewed my medical record before my appointment.
Quotes
"I'm a record player, baby. I'll play whatever you want." - Darrell Royal
"People think I'm disciplined. It is not discipline. It is devotion. There is a great difference." - Luciano Pavarotti
"I don't have any fear of intimacy, but rather thrive on it, which is rare in a public person." - Jack Nicholson