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Definition of “record book”

record book (ˈrɛkɔːd bʊk) 

Definitions

noun

  1. a book that lists outstanding achievements or the best results that have ever been achieved in a particular sport or activity, for example the fastest time, the furthest distance, or the greatest number of victories
  2. See to go into the record books

Example Sentences Including 'record book'

"My intention was just to get Nate's name in the record book ," the coach said.
Ottawa Sun (2003)
But the record book will show that we won in the last competitive match on England's sacred ground.
Sun, News of the World (1999)
He saw two Me 110s he had fired on going down, but the operations record book notes just one `probable' and only gave him a share.
Patrick Bishop FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940 (2003)
In just five years after winning one of the biggest mandates, Jayalalitha threw it away by blackening her record book.
India Today (1996)
She said Bahrain's entry will be recorded in next year's edition of the record book.
canada.com (2004)
The record book shows that he performs better here than at any other venue.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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