recordrec·ord1 /ˈrekɔːd-ərd/ noun1[countableC] a piece of information that is written down or stored on computer, film etc so that it can be looked at in the futureThe exchange checked its employment records but found no trace of the individual involved.
record ofThere’s no record of what was said at their private meetings.
2on record written down or stored in a recordThe Italian market had one of its most depressing years on record (=that has ever been recorded).
3[countableC] the best or highest level that has ever been reachedThe price surpassed the previous record of $165,000 for one of his paintings.
4[singular] the known facts about the past behaviour and success of a person or companyThe company had a solid record of sales growth for several years.
He has an impressive track record (=record).
record asHe strongly defended his record as chief executive.
→ see also stock of record, stockholder of record