Collocations for record - noun
1. account
ADJ.
formal
No formal record of the marriage now survives.
No formal record of the marriage now survives.
official, public | permanent | accurate, careful, exact | up-to-date | adequate, proper, reliable | inadequate | incomplete, sketchy | brief | complete, comprehensive, detailed, extensive, systematic | verbatim | authentic | daily | documentary, handwritten, written | photographic, pictorial | archival, historical | archaeological
This period of barbarian rule is poorly represented in the archaeological record.
This period of barbarian rule is poorly represented in the archaeological record.
fossil, geological | administrative, departmental, financial, personnel | dental, health, medical
VERB + RECORD
keep
He has always kept an accurate record of his spending.
He has always kept an accurate record of his spending.
check, consult
I checked the records but nobody of that name had worked here.
I checked the records but nobody of that name had worked here.
destroy
Medical records should not be destroyed.
Medical records should not be destroyed.
file | update | be on, go on
She is on record as saying that she once took drugs. | He is the latest public figure to go on (the) record about corruption in politics.
She is on record as saying that she once took drugs. | He is the latest public figure to go on (the) record about corruption in politics.
RECORD + VERB
contain sth
The records contain the bank details of all employees.
The records contain the bank details of all employees.
show sth
The records showed that the building had not been inspected for ten years.
The records showed that the building had not been inspected for ten years.
suggest sth
Fossil records suggest that the region was covered in water until relatively recently.
Fossil records suggest that the region was covered in water until relatively recently.
exist, survive
No record exists of a battle on this site.
No record exists of a battle on this site.
go back
The university records go back as far as the 13th century.
The university records go back as far as the 13th century.
PREP.
in the ~(s)
The historic agreement is preserved in the university records.
The historic agreement is preserved in the university records.
off/on the ~
Off the record, he told the interviewer what he thought of his colleagues.
Off the record, he told the interviewer what he thought of his colleagues.
~ of
a record of achievement
a record of achievement
~ on
records on children''s progress
records on children''s progress
PHRASES
access to the records
Under the law, every citizen has access to their official records.
Under the law, every citizen has access to their official records.
put/set the record straight
She called a press conference to set the record straight about her disappearance.
She called a press conference to set the record straight about her disappearance.
2. best result, highest level, etc.
ADJ.
all-comers, club, course, national, Olympic, track, world | unbeaten, unbroken | long-standing
Bob Beamon''s long-standing record for the long jump was eventually broken.
Bob Beamon''s long-standing record for the long jump was eventually broken.
all-time | speed
VERB + RECORD
hold
Who holds the 100 metre sprint record?
Who holds the 100 metre sprint record?
establish, set
She has just set a new world record.
She has just set a new world record.
beat, break, shatter
If she continues like this she could beat the record.
If she continues like this she could beat the record.
equal
He has equalled the Olympic record.
He has equalled the Olympic record.
RECORD + VERB
stand
His mile record stood for twelve years.
His mile record stood for twelve years.
fall
RECORD + NOUN
book/books
Bubka rewrote the pole-vault record books during his career.
Bubka rewrote the pole-vault record books during his career.
attempt | breaker, holder | high, number
Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). | There was a record number of candidates for the post.
Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). | There was a record number of candidates for the post.
PREP.
~ for
These viewing figures are an all-time record for a single broadcast.
These viewing figures are an all-time record for a single broadcast.
~ with
Lewis established a new world record with a time of 9.86 seconds.
Lewis established a new world record with a time of 9.86 seconds.
PHRASES
in record time
I got to work in record time.
I got to work in record time.
3. sb''s performance in a particular area
ADJ.
past, track | distinguished, enviable, excellent, exceptional, exemplary, fine, formidable, good, impressive, magnificent, outstanding, proven, remarkable, unique, unparalleled, unrivalled | abysmal, appalling, atrocious, bad, dismal, mediocre, poor, sorry | unenviable
He has an unenviable record of ill-health.
He has an unenviable record of ill-health.
satisfactory | consistent | clean, unblemished
Apart from a parking fine ten years before, she had an unblemished driving record.
Apart from a parking fine ten years before, she had an unblemished driving record.
academic, educational, school | military | attendance
The teacher spoke to her about her poor attendance record.
The teacher spoke to her about her poor attendance record.
economic, environmental, human-rights
the government''s economic record
the government''s economic record
disciplinary | criminal, police | accident, safety
The airline''s accident record makes it among the safest.
The airline''s accident record makes it among the safest.
VERB + RECORD
have, possess | keep, maintain
The company has maintained an accident-free record since it started business.
The company has maintained an accident-free record since it started business.
RECORD + VERB
show sth
Her record shows that she is able to compete under great pressure.
Her record shows that she is able to compete under great pressure.
compare with sth
Our record compares favourably with that of any similar-sized company.
Our record compares favourably with that of any similar-sized company.
speak for itself
When it comes to quality, our record speaks for itself.
When it comes to quality, our record speaks for itself.
PREP.
~ among
They have the worst human-rights record among member countries.
They have the worst human-rights record among member countries.
~ for
He has an appalling record for dishonesty.
He has an appalling record for dishonesty.
~ in
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management.
~ on
the government''s abysmal record on crime
the government''s abysmal record on crime
PHRASES
on past records
On past records, she should have no problem passing the exam.
On past records, she should have no problem passing the exam.
on sb''s past record
4. music
ADJ.
long-playing | gramophone | classical, jazz, pop | best-selling
VERB + RECORD
cut, make | release
They released their first record in 1963.
They released their first record in 1963.
listen to, play, put on
I''ll put on one of my favourite records.
I''ll put on one of my favourite records.
RECORD + NOUN
company, industry, label | producer | deal
The band signed their first record deal a year after forming.
The band signed their first record deal a year after forming.
collection | shop | library | player | sleeve