"Records" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Documents or accounts kept in a systematic and organized way, especially for business or official purposes.
Example: "The company keeps detailed records of its sales and expenses."
Synonyms: accounts, files, archives
Antonyms: negligence, disregard
5 usage examples for the word "records"
1. Noun: The company kept records of all its employees' salaries in a secret file.
2. Verb: The historian spent years searching for new records to include in his book.
3. Idiomatic expression: The new movie shattered box office records, making it the highest-grossing film of the year.
4. Collectibles: The gamer marathoner was known for his extensive records collection of vintage video games.
5. Historical documents: The archivist spent hours examining old records from the 18th century to research her PhD thesis.
Recorders refer to several items:<br><br>1. A musical instrument, often used in schools, resembling a simple woodwind instrument with a long tube and finger holes.<br>2. A device used to record sound or data, often in the form of a handheld or digital device.<br>3. A type of notebook or account book used for keeping track of transactions, events, or data.<br>4. A verb meaning to keep a record of something, to document or preserve information.
The act of capturing sounds, images, or data using a device or technology, often by converting physical phenomena into electrical signals that can be stored or reproduced.
The verb "recount" can have several meanings, but I'll explain the most common ones:<br><br>1. To count or number something again, often to check for accuracy or to make sure there's no mistake:<br> "The judge ordered a recount of the ballots to verify the results."<br> "She had to recount the blocks to ensure she had the correct count."<br>2. To tell or report something in detail, often describing an event or situation:<br> "He gave a detailed recount of the accident to the police officer."<br> "She broke down the entire story, recounting every conversation she had with him."<br><br>Additionally, there's also a less common meaning of "recount" as a novel or story that is a retelling of a previous work, often in a new and creative way:<br><br> "The new author wrote a recount of the classic novel, adding his own twist to the characters and plot."<br><br>Let me know if you have any further questions.
To recount means to count or enumerate again, especially to check the accuracy of something that has been counted before. It is often used in situations where there is doubt or suspicion about the initial count or when errors need to be corrected.
To recover or regain something, such as a loss or an investment, often by making a profit or saving money.
Recovered or regained a loss or cost, especially in business or finance. For example, if a company made a large investment and later recouped the costs with additional profits, the company managed to recover its investment.