record

Definition

noun
  1. a report of something which has happened
    Examples The chairman signed the minutes as a true record of the last meeting. • She has a very poor time-keeping record.
    Usage for the record or to keep the record straight
    in order that everyone knows what the real facts of the matter are
    Example For the record, I should like to say that these sales figures have not yet been checked by the sales department.
  2. a description of what has happened in the past
    Examples the salesperson’s record of service or service record • the company’s record in industrial relations
  3. a success which is better than anything before
    Examples Last year was a record year for the company. • Our top sales rep has set a new record for sales per call.
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