LEARNit Dictionary

record

noun
A2
OPAL
1
A2
a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future
سند, ثبت, سوابق
2
A2
the best result or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport
رکورد, نتیجه بی‌سابقه
She holds the world record for the 100 metres.
to break the record
to set a new record
There was a record number of candidates for the post.
I got to work in record time.
The UK's biggest banks made record profits last year.
Unemployment has reached a record high.
3
B1
the facts that are known about somebody/something’s past behaviour, character, achievements, etc.
سابقه, پیشینه, سوابق
The airline has a good safety record.
The report criticizes the government's record on housing.
He has an impressive record of achievement.
see also track record
4
rocks, fossils, the parts of buildings and objects found in the ground, etc. that provide evidence about the past
مدارک تاریخی, آثار, بقایا, سنگواره
Fossil records suggest that the region was covered in water until relatively recently.
evidence in the geological record
This period of barbarian rule is poorly represented in the archaeological record.
5
the fact of having committed crimes in the past
سابقه جنایی, سابقه کیفری, سو پیشینه
Does he have a record?
teenagers with a criminal record
6
a thin, round piece of plastic on which music, etc. is recorded
صفحه موسیقی, صفحه گرامافون, صفحه
to play a record
a record collection
see also vinyl(2)
7
a piece or collection of music released as a record, or on CD, the internet, etc.
آلبوم موسیقی, صفحه موسیقی, مجموعه موسیقی
a record company
They released their first record in 1963.
The band had a hit record in 1973.
His new record is available on CD or as a download.
see also album(2)
verb
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OPAL
1
A2
to keep a permanent account of facts or events by writing them down, filming them, storing them in a computer, etc.
ثبت کردن, ضبط کردن
2
A2
to make a copy of music, a film, etc. or to convert sound or a performance into a permanent form, so that you can listen to or watch it again
ضبط کردن, صدابرداری کردن
Did you remember to record that programme for me?
a recorded concert
Tell me when the machine starts recording.
He recorded the class rehearsing before the performance.
see also pre-record, tape-record
3
A2
to perform music so that it can be copied, stored and played back
ضبط کردن
The band is back in the US recording their new album.
to record a song
They spent the summer touring and recording.
4
to make an official or legal statement about something
ثبت کردن, مکتوب کردن
The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.
It is with great regret that we record the death of one of our founder members.
5
to show a particular measurement or amount
ثبت کردن
The thermometer recorded a temperature of 40°C.
6
to achieve a particular score or result
ثبت کردن, ثبت نتیجه, ثبت امتیاز
The team recorded their first win of the season.
to record a victory/high score