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record label
nounB2
/ˈrek.ɔːd ˌleɪ.bəl/A company or brand that manages the production, distribution, and marketing of recorded music and music videos.
record of achievement
nounC1
/ˈrek.ɔːd əv əˈtʃiːv.mənt/A documented collection of evidence showing a person's accomplishments, skills, and qualifications.
record player
nounB2
/ˈrek.ɔːd ˌpleɪ.ər/A device that plays music stored on vinyl discs (records), consisting of a turntable, a tone arm with a needle, and an amplifier/speaker system.
record-changer
nounLow
/ˈrekɔːd ˌtʃeɪndʒə/A mechanical device in a phonograph that automatically changes vinyl records during playback.
recordation
nounLow (C2)
/ˌrɛk.ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃən/The act or process of recording something; making a formal or official record.
recorded delivery
nounB2
/rɪˌkɔːdɪd dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri/A postal service where an item is tracked throughout its journey, requiring the recipient to sign upon receipt, providing proof of delivery.
recorder
nounB1
/rɪˈkɔː.dər/A person or device that records something, especially sound, video, or data.
recordholder
nounB2
/ˈrek.ɔːdˌhəʊl.dər/A person, animal, or organization that officially holds a record for the best achievement in a particular field, most commonly in sports.
recording
nounHigh
/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/The process of capturing and storing sound, video, or data for later playback or reference.
recording angel
nounLow
/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ ˈeɪndʒl/A celestial being believed to keep a permanent, truthful account of every person's thoughts, words, and deeds, for divine judgment.
recording head
nounC1
/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ hɛd/The physical component in a recording device (e.g., tape recorder, hard drive) that writes (records) data onto a magnetic or other storage medium.
recording secretary
nounB2
/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ ˈsɛkrətri/A person whose formal role in an organization (e.g., a committee, society, or board) is to take notes and produce accurate written minutes of meetings.
recordist
nounLow
/rɪˈkɔːdɪst/A person who records sound, especially professionally, such as for music, film, or wildlife.
recordkeeping
nounC1/C2
/ˈrek.ɔːdˌkiː.pɪŋ/The systematic act or process of creating, organizing, storing, and maintaining documents, files, or data as evidence of activities, transactions, or decisions.
recount
verbverb-transitiveB2
/rɪˈkaʊnt/ (tell); /ˌriːˈkaʊnt/ (count again)To tell a story or describe a series of events in detail.
recountal
nounVery Low
/rɪˈkaʊntl̩/The act of recounting; a detailed narrative or account.
recoup
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/rɪˈkuːp/To get back or recover something lost, especially money.
recoupment
nounC1-C2
/rɪˈkuːpmənt/The act of recovering or regaining something lost or spent, typically money or costs.
recourse
nounC1
/rɪˈkɔːs/The action of turning to a person, method, or course of action for help, protection, or in order to achieve something, especially as a last resort.
recover
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or period of difficulty.

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