record (EN)
noun, adjective, verb

noun “record”

sg. record, pl. records or uncountable
  1. a written account kept for future use
    The hospital keeps detailed records of every patient's medical history.
  2. the highest or most extreme known value of something, especially in sports
    She broke the world record for the fastest marathon by a woman.
  3. (often in combination, such as "safety record") reputation; known facts showing someone's or something's past behaviour
    The student's academic record shows consistent excellence in all subjects.
  4. physical evidence from the past (in archeology, geology or paleontology)
    The fossil records found in the area indicate that dinosaurs once roamed this land millions of years ago.
  5. music released on various formats like vinyl, CD, or online
    The band's latest record features a mix of jazz and electronic music.
  6. a vinyl disc that plays sound on a phonograph
    She found an old Beatles record in her attic and decided to play it on her vintage turntable.
  7. ellipsis of criminal record
    Before hiring, the company checks whether an applicant has a record.

adjective “record”

record, non-gradable
  1. describing something that breaks or sets a new high standard
    She achieved a record number of sales this month, surpassing all past employees.

verb “record”

record; he records; past recorded, part. recorded; ger. recording
  1. to make a written or electronic note of information
    She recorded her grandmother's stories to preserve the family history.
  2. to create an audio or video capture of something
    She recorded her first podcast episode in her bedroom.
  3. to officially register something in public records for legal recognition
    After the marriage certificate was recorded at the courthouse, their union became legally recognized.
  4. to show a measurement or amount as detected by an instrument
    The barometer recorded a pressure drop, indicating an approaching storm.