verzeichnen
Translation
to record, to register, to list
Examples
Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen hohen Gewinn.
The company recorded a high profit.
Alle Namen wurden in einer Liste verzeichnet.
All names were recorded in a list.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to record (sth.) The company recorded great successes.
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to list (sth.) (in sth.) His name is listed in the directory.
Similar Words
aufzeichnen (to record), registrieren (to register), notieren (to note down)
Etymology
From `ver-` (prefix indicating a process) + `zeichnen` (to draw, to sign). The idea is 'to draw down' or 'to mark down' information.
Memory Tips
Think of 'zeichnen' (drawing) lines in a ledger to 'verzeichnen' (record) information.