Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

for the record

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.20 in modern English

Syllables: for the record
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

For the purpose of being recorded, especially when already known.

prep_phrase

For the purpose of following correct procedure, especially when otherwise redundant and repetitive.

prep_phrase

Used to emphasize a point in an attempt to make it known or noticed.

Example Sentences

"I will ask you, for the record, to state your name and address."
"Now, just for the record, you have served time for drug dealing, haven't you?"
"During brief courtroom appearances, Pattan restricted his comments for the record to “Guilty, sir” for each of the two counts of the indictment."
"The court almost certainly knows your answer to this already, but, for the record, do you plea guilty or not guilty?"
"I can definitely send you those documents, but you'll need to send the request in writing just for the record."
"For the record, I think these policies are weird and unnecessary."

Phrases

off the record on record on the record

Frequently Paired Words

off the record on record on the record

Questions

What does for the record mean?: For the purpose of being recorded, especially when already known.

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