The athlete worked hard to better his previous record.
The athlete worked hard to better his previous record.
English
record
ˈɹɛkɔːd, ɹɨˈkɔːd, ɹɪˈkɔɹd, ˈɹɛkɚd, ɹiˈkɔɹd
Meaning: information kept about something; a best achievement
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Example sentences
He set a new world record in the 100-meter dash.
He set a new world record in the 100-meter dash.
She used her high intelligence to solve the complex puzzle in record time.
She used her high intelligence to solve the complex puzzle in record time.
The rare painting was sold at an auction for a record price.
The rare painting was sold at an auction for a record price.
He was accused of manipulating the financial records to hide the losses.
He was accused of manipulating the financial records to hide the losses.
Usage Notes
As a noun, the stress is on the first syllable (REC-ord). It refers to accounts or peak performances.
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