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record
/ˈɹɛkɔːd/
Pronunciation changes depending on the part of speech. When used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable ('RE-cord'). When used as a verb, the stress moves to the second syllable ('re-CORD'). When referring to a 'criminal record', it is used as an uncountable noun to describe a person's history of crimes. In sports, 'breaking a record' means performing better than anyone has ever done before.
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CHLOE HOW DO I PLAY THE RECORD ON THIS MACHINE
grandma please just chill, i'll help you when i'm done cramming.
Meanings
A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, especially an account kept in writing or some other permanent form.
"The company keeps a detailed record of all its transactions."
The best performance or most remarkable achievement of a particular kind.
"She broke the world record for the 100-meter sprint."
A thin plastic disc on which music is recorded.
"I bought an old vinyl record from the thrift store."
To set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference.
"Please record the minutes of the meeting accurately."
To store sounds or visual images on a device so that they can be played back.
"The band is going into the studio to record their new album."