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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRecord
/ˈrɛk.ərd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A written account of something that is kept for future reference.
"The school keeps a record of all student grades."
- 1
To set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference.
"Please record the meeting minutes for our records."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'recorden', originating from Old French 'recorder' (to recount, relate, memorize), which comes from the Latin 'recordari' (to remember, call to mind), composed of the prefix 're-' and 'cor' (heart, mind). Over time, the meaning evolved from committing to memory to making a formal, written account of facts or events.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Record" is said worldwide
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Enregistrement
Transliteration: ɑ̃ʁɑ̃ʒʁəmɑ̃
"L'enregistrement des données est essentiel."
Aufzeichnung
Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯fˌtsaɪ̯çnʊŋ
"Die Aufzeichnung der Sitzung ist wichtig."
Registrazione
Transliteration: re.dʒis.traˈtsjone
"La registrazione delle informazioni è necessaria."
Registro
Transliteration: reˈxistɾo
"El registro de las actividades es fundamental."
Registro
Transliteration: ʁeˈʒistɾu
"O registro das informações é importante."
रिकॉर्ड
Transliteration: rikord
"डेटा का रिकॉर्ड रखना आवश्यक है।"
记录
Transliteration: jìlù
"记录会议的内容是必要的。"
기록
Transliteration: girok
"회의 내용을 기록하는 것이 중요합니다."
記録
Transliteration: kiroku
"会議の記録を取ることが重要です。"
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