record

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

“the film provided a valuable record of stage techniques”

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

the number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had

“at 9-0 they have the best record in their league”

the sum of recognized accomplishments

“the lawyer has a good record”

“the track record shows that he will be a good president”

a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone

“Al Smith used to say, ‘Let's look at the record’”

“his name is in all the record books”

an extreme attainment; the best (or worst) performance ever attested (as in a sport)

“he tied the Olympic record”

“coffee production last year broke all previous records”

“Chicago set the homicide record”

make a record of; set down in permanent form

register electronically

“They recorded her singing”

“They will record the duet”

indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments

“The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero”

“The gauge read ‘empty’”

be aware of

“Did you register any change when I pressed the button?”