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on record

[on-rek-erd, awn-] / ˈɒnˌrɛk ərd, ˈɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
enrolled
Synonyms
STRONG
commissioned enlisted entered inducted installed joined listed matriculated pledged recorded recruited subscribed
WEAK
signed up
ADJECTIVE
recorded
Synonyms
STRONGEST
documented listed registered reported taped
STRONG
cataloged certified chronicled entered filed inscribed noted published
WEAK
in writing on file

Example Sentences

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For many investors, it can be difficult to get direct exposure to SpaceX and other large private companies, partially because regulations encourage them to keep their on-record shareholder counts low.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Would like to repeat my on-record request: No big dance numbers at the Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2025

“We do have a maximum age,” an Instagram communications rep told me, but would not discuss further details about that max on-record.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2022

No. 11 has been stretched to 520 yards, 10 more than No. 13, a hole that the Masters has been on-record as wanting to change for at least six years now and counting.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022

It allowed a statement that Mr. Kelly issued on Monday, and the protestations of his closest aide, to serve as the only substantial on-record comment in response to the NBC story.

From New York Times • May 2, 2018