For the record Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd

FOR-thuh-REK-urd

UK

fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd

FOR-thuh-REK-awd

Definition

Used to emphasize that what you are saying is official, clear, or should be remembered, often to correct a misunderstanding or make your position clear.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal and informal speech/writing when you want to make something part of an official record or clarify. Usually placed before stating your point. Not literal—don't use about music 'records'. Distinguishes your statement from informal conversation.

• Spanish: para que conste - solo para dejar claro
• Portuguese (BR): para registro - só para constar
• Portuguese (PT): para registo - só para constar
• Chinese (Simplified): 声明一下 - 正式说明
• Chinese (Traditional): 聲明一下 - 正式說明
• Hindi: साफ़ कह दूँ - रिकॉर्ड के लिए
• Arabic: للتوضيح - للتسجيل
• Bengali: সবার জানার জন্য - রেকর্ডের জন্য
• Russian: для протокола - чтобы было понятно
• Japanese: 念のために - 一応言っておくと
• Vietnamese: xin nói rõ - để mọi người biết
• Korean: 참고로 - 분명히 하자면
• Turkish: bilginiz olsun diye - kayda geçmesi için
• Urdu: صرف ریکارڈ کے لیے
• Indonesian: sebagai catatan - untuk dicatat

Example Sentences

For the record, I never agreed to that plan.

basic

Just for the record, I have finished my work.

basic

For the record, I don't like mushrooms.

basic

For the record, that decision was made before I joined the team.

natural

For the record, I support your idea 100%.

natural

And for the record, I’m not upset about what happened.

natural