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received record
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "received record" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to refer to a record that has been received, but it lacks clarity and proper grammatical structure. Example: "I have received the record of our last meeting."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
28 human-written examples
And why might other places, like Alaska, have received record snowfall?
News & Media
The United States government received record demand for its bonds in 2011.
News & Media
"Idol" sold itself as a part of the music business — winners received record deals — but slyly prioritized its own interests.
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CBS connected throughout Monday night as its lineup of four comedies that preceded Ms. Burnett's show all received record ratings.
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Besides its grandiose retail plans, RIL this April received record commitments for an IPO of shares to help finance the building of another oil refinery.
News & Media
"Under our leadership, the National Institutes of Health has received record levels of funding in order to find cures for diseases.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
29 human-written examples
Corporate wrongdoers have received record-length sentences in recent years.
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Both the Democrats and Republicans received record-setting amounts of money from direct-mail appeals on Tuesday, party officials said.
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Right after McDonald, Van Poppel (1990), Taylor (1991) and White (1996) were successively called the best high school pitching prospects of the draft era, and all received record-breaking contracts while being represented by Boras.
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His breakfast show has just received record-breaking audience figures: 9.9 million people listen regularly to him on Radio 2. Frankly, it makes his predecessor, Terry Wogan, look like a real shambling amateur (as opposed to the pretend one that was Wogan's shtick).
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A well received recording for World Circuit Records resulted, pairing him with his musician sons Marc and Graeme, and fellow saxophonists including David Murray and Andy Sheppard.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Instead of using "received record", specify the type of record you received. For example, "received medical record" or "received sales record".
Common error
Avoid using "record" as a general term after "received". Be specific about the type of record, such as "received a record" of payment or "received the record" of the meeting.
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81%
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "received record", while frequently found, functions as a verb-noun combination where 'received' indicates the action of obtaining something and 'record' refers to the thing obtained. However, as noted by Ludwig AI, it often needs clarification for grammatical correctness.
Frequent in
News & Media
42%
Wiki
26%
Science
24%
Less common in
Formal & Business
3%
Reference
3%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "received record" is a verb-noun combination used to indicate that a record has been obtained. However, according to Ludwig AI, it's often grammatically incorrect and requires further specification to be used accurately. The phrase appears "Common"ly in news and media, wiki articles, and scientific publications. While used across various contexts, it's important to specify the type of record to ensure clarity. Alternatives like "obtained official statement" or "acknowledged factual report" offer more precise ways to convey the intended meaning. Therefore, while "received record" is frequently encountered, mindful and specific usage is recommended.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
obtained official statement
Replaces "received" with "obtained" and "record" with "official statement", focusing on acquiring a formal declaration.
acknowledged official log
Substitutes "received" with "acknowledged" and "record" with "official log", highlighting the acceptance of a formal registry.
acquired formal document
Replaces "received" with "acquired" and "record" with "formal document", focusing on the act of getting a structured file.
gained possession of record
Replaces "received" with "gained possession of", emphasizing the act of taking ownership of the document.
secured official transcript
Substitutes "received" with "secured" and "record" with "official transcript", focusing on obtaining a certified report.
obtained written account
Replaces "received" with "obtained" and "record" with "written account", focusing on getting a narrative in written form.
acknowledged factual report
Substitutes "received" with "acknowledged" and "record" with "factual report", highlighting the recognition of an account based on facts.
acquired detailed log
Replaces "received" with "acquired" and "record" with "detailed log", focusing on the act of getting a comprehensive register.
gained access to register
Replaces "received" with "gained access to", emphasizing the act of accessing a formal directory.
secured documented statement
Substitutes "received" with "secured" and "record" with "documented statement", focusing on obtaining an assertion that is registered.
FAQs
How can I correctly use the words 'received' and 'record' together in a sentence?
Is "received record" grammatically correct?
The phrase "received record" is not typically considered grammatically correct without further context. It's better to specify what kind of record was received, such as "received financial "record"".
What's a more precise way to say "received record"?
Which is more accurate, "received a record" or "received record"?
"Received a record" is more accurate because it includes the article "a", making it grammatically complete and clear. The phrase "received "record"" by itself is incomplete and vague.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested