der Rekord, -e
record
Eine besonders hohe oder niedrige Leistung, Zahl oder Zeit, die besser oder schlechter ist als alle vorherigen Ergebnisse.
Definition & meaning
The word Rekord refers to an unsurpassed achievement or the highest level of performance recorded in a particular field, often in sports or statistics.
- Performance limit: The best performance ever achieved in a specific discipline or activity. For example, "einen neuen Rekord aufstellen" (to set a new record).
- General peak: In a broader sense, it can refer to a maximum value or a peak occurrence, such as "ein Temperaturrekord" (a temperature record).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Rekord) with the plural form die Rekorde.
- Word origin: It is a loanword derived from the English word "record," which itself originates from the Latin "recordari" (to call to mind or remember), composed of "re-" (again) and "cor" (heart).
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Er bricht den alten Rekord.noun
He breaks the old record.
Ein neuer Rekord wurde aufgestellt.noun
A new record was set.
Der Rekord beeindruckt die Zuschauer.noun
The record impresses the spectators.
Ihr Rekord im Schwimmen besteht seit zehn Jahren.noun
Her swimming record has stood for ten years.
Sie möchte ihren eigenen Rekord beim Laufen verbessern.noun
She wants to improve her own running record.
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