record
UK: rɪˈkɔːd | US: rɪˈkɔːrd
n. a documented account of information or events
vt. to store data or sounds for future use
n. the best performance in a competitive activity (e.g., sports)
The word "record" originates from Latin recordari ("to remember"), combining re- (again) and cor (heart, mind). In ancient Roman culture, memory was metaphorically linked to the heart. Over time, the term evolved to mean documenting information (literally "to call to mind again") and later expanded to include audio storage (e.g., vinyl records) and achievement benchmarks.
She broke the world record for the 100-meter dash.
Please record the meeting for absent colleagues.
The archaeologist studied ancient clay records.
His criminal record prevented him from getting the job.
The album became the fastest-selling record in history.