noun

ett rekord

record

Det bästa eller högsta resultatet som någon har uppnått inom ett visst område.

Definition & meaning

Rekord means a record: the best, highest, lowest, or fastest result achieved or measured in a particular field.

It can refer to a sporting achievement, a personal best, or an exceptional measurement, such as a record temperature.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Noun: ett rekord
  • Forms: rekordet, rekord, rekorden
  • The word comes from English record.

It is also used as the first part of compounds, as in rekordtid (“record time”).

Synonyms & antonyms

  • toppnotering — a peak figure or highest recorded value; often used for statistics and prices.
  • bästa resultat — “best result”; more general and does not necessarily mean an officially recognized record.

There is no direct, broadly applicable antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • slå rekord — to break a record
  • sätta rekord — to set a record
  • personligt rekord — personal best
  • världsrekord — world record

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Examples

Hon slog ett nytt rekord i löpning.noun

She set a new record in running.

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