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Definition record in British English

record verb

verb
/rɪˈkɔː(r)d/
1

to make a record of something that has happened, usually by writing it somewhere

Example

They were asked to record the time at which the attack happened.

Synonyms and related words
write set down compose
1.1

to be a record of something that has happened

Example

His diaries record the lives of ordinary country people.

Synonyms and related words
mean intend say
2

to make an electronic copy of sounds or images

Example

Can you record the football for me at 10 o'clock?

Example

Are you sure the DVR is recording?

Synonyms and related words
audiotape audiovisual CD
2.1

to do a performance, especially of music, so that it can be copied electronically

Example

Their new album has taken two years to record.

Example

The performance was recorded live at the Hollywood Bowl.

Synonyms and related words
accompany arrange articulation
3

to officially decide something and write it down

Example

The coroner recorded a verdict of suicide.

Synonyms and related words
write set down compose
4

if a piece of equipment records an amount, it measures it and shows it

Example

Temperatures as low as -70 degrees Celsius have been recorded.

Synonyms and related words
measure weigh pace out
Definition record in British English