Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-record
adjective
ˌɒn ðə ˈrɛkərd
Definition
A statement or comment that can be publicly attributed to the speaker.
Examples
- The official spokesperson provided an on-the-record statement about the policy changes.
- During the interview, she made several on-the-record remarks about the company’s future.
- His comments were off-the-record, so they couldn’t be published.
Meaning
When something is said or documented as ‘on-the-record’, it signifies that the information can be quoted publicly or used in media reports.
Synonyms
- public
- official
- attributable
