World record Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɝɫd/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
WURLD REK-erd, ruh-KORD, rih-KORD
wˈɜːld/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
WURLED REK-awd
Definition
The best achievement in the world in a particular activity, such as sports, measured and officially recognized.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in sports and competitive contexts. Often followed by the type of record ('the 100m world record'). Collocates with 'break', 'set', or 'hold': 'break the world record', 'set a new world record', 'hold the world record'. Rare outside competition or achievement.
Spanish: récord mundialPortuguese (BR): recorde mundialPortuguese (PT): recorde mundialChinese (Simplified): 世界纪录Chinese (Traditional): 世界紀錄Hindi: विश्व रिकॉर्डArabic: رقم قياسي عالميBengali: বিশ্ব রেকর্ডRussian: мировой рекордJapanese: 世界記録Vietnamese: kỷ lục thế giớiKorean: 세계 기록Turkish: dünya rekoruUrdu: عالمی ریکارڈIndonesian: rekor dunia
Example Sentences
She set a new world record in swimming.
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The world record for the fastest marathon is amazing.
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Many athletes dream of holding a world record.
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He broke the world record by just one second!
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People said the world record was unbeatable, but she did it.
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Do you know who currently holds the world record for longest jump?
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