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Synonyms of record

7 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for record is catch. Other synonyms of record are log, disc, phonograph record, vinyl and record-breaking. The opposite of record is erase.

Synonyms and similar words for record

nounAny instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and...

  • logA chronological record of actions, performances, computer/network usage, etc.

nounA music album; broadly, any music released as a single, EP, etc.

  • discA vinyl phonograph or gramophone record.
  • phonograph recordA disc, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.
  • vinylA phonograph record.

adjectiveEnough to break previous records and set a new one; world-class; historic.

  • record-breakingOf an achievement or observation, exceeding the highest previously recorded level in that activity or category.
  • record-settingCreating a new record, or most extreme known value for performance in some field of endeavor or activity, usually by...

verbTo make an audio or video recording of.

  • catchTo record, for example on film or tape.

Opposite of record

verbAntonym(s) of “make a record of information”.

Meaning of record

  1. noun An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
  2. noun Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.
  3. noun A music album; broadly, any music released as a single, EP, etc.

Full definition of record

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Questions about synonyms of record

What is another word for record?
Record has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as catch, log, disc, phonograph record, vinyl, record-breaking and record-setting.
What is the opposite of record?
The opposite of record is erase.
What does record mean?
Record means an item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: record (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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