Record

  1. A collection of related data contained in one or more files. For example, a support company may have a record on you and/or your computer, this record may contain such data as information about the computer and its history.
  2. A 12-inch vinyl disc used in record players. See LP definition for additional information.
  3. Sometimes abbreviated as REC, record is a function that records audio from a microphone or other source. For example, someone may record a MP3 to a CD so they can listen to it when away from their computer.

Also see: File, Record Layout, Record length, Record Locking, Snapshot