records

noun

A disk, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.

1. An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.

   The person had a record of the interview so she could review her notes.

2. Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.

   We have no record of you making this payment to us.

3. A set of data relating to a single individual or item.
4. The most extreme known value of some variable, particularly that of an achievement in competitive events.

   The heat and humidity were both new records.

1. To make a record of information.

   I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations.

2. To make an audio or video recording of.

   Within a week they had recorded both the song and the video for it.

3. To give legal status to by making an official public record.

   When the deed was recorded, we officially owned the house.

4. To fix in a medium, usually in a tangible medium.
5. To make an audio, video, or multimedia recording.
6. To repeat; to practice.
7. To sing or repeat a tune.
8. To reflect; to ponder.