On record Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
AHN REK-erd, awn REK-erd, ruh-KORD, ri-KORD
ˈɒn/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
on REK-awd
Definition
If something is 'on record', it has been officially written down or publicly stated, often so it can be referred to later. It can also mean that someone has openly made a statement.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, legal, or journalistic contexts to stress that something was said or written officially. Common phrases: 'go on record' (state something publicly), 'for the record'. Not used for private or off-the-cuff comments.
Spanish: registrado - constar oficialmentePortuguese (BR): registrado - oficializadoPortuguese (PT): registado - oficialmente declaradoChinese (Simplified): 有记录的 - 正式记录的Chinese (Traditional): 有紀錄的 - 正式記錄的Hindi: दस्तावेज़ में दर्ज - रिकॉर्ड मेंArabic: مسجل - على السجلBengali: নথিভুক্ত - রেকর্ডেRussian: на официальном учёте - зафиксированоJapanese: 記録に残る - 公に記録されているVietnamese: ghi nhận - được ghi lạiKorean: 기록에 남다 - 공식적으로 기록된Turkish: kayıtlara geçmiş - resmî olarak kaydedilmişUrdu: ریکارڈ پر - سرکاری طور پر درجIndonesian: tercatat secara resmi - tercatat
Example Sentences
His statement is now on record.
basic
The agreement is on record at the city office.
basic
We have it on record that she arrived on time.
basic
I'm willing to go on record with my opinion.
natural
Nothing you say will be on record unless you agree to it.
natural
For the record, that was the coldest winter on record here.
natural