A record may refer to any of the following:
A record is a collection of related data contained in one or more files or a database. For example, your computer manufacturer may have a record on you or your computer, this record may contain the history of your computer(s). Another example is a hospital or clinic with a medical record for you or a family member.
An LP is a 12-inch vinyl disc used in record players. See our LP definition for additional information.
In a database, records are the rows in the table.
- Sometimes abbreviated as REC, record or recording is a function that records audio from a microphone or another source. For example, someone may record an MP3 to a CD, so they can listen to it when away from their computer.
Computer abbreviations, Database terms, File, Record Layout, Record length, Record Locking, Snapshot