record
Translation
record, account, log, disc
Examples
Keep a record of your expenses.
Keep a record of your expenses.
She broke the world record.
She broke the world record.
I love listening to old records.
I love listening to old records.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a written account of (sth.) Keep a record of your expenses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: account, log, achievement
Etymology
From Latin 'recordārī' (to remember), from 're-' (back) + 'cor' (heart). Literally 'to call to mind'.
Memory Tips
The noun 'record' is stressed on the first syllable (RE-cord). Distinguish it from the verb (re-CORD).