What does "On record" mean?

officially documented

Synonym: documented, recorded Opposite: unofficial, informal

"On record" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

My husband is about to remove the largest chordoma on record.

— Grey's Anatomy S7E1

I've gone on record that if I had to have a stripper's name, it would be Equality.

— Parks and Recreation S2E11

Then we can get it all on record.

— Suits S1E2

There's only been one actual smile on record, and that was Tom Ford in 2001.

— The Devil Wears Prada

Who's on record as saying this?

— The Office S4E8

I'm glad with got that on record.

— The Social Network

But I want one thing on record.

— The Wire S2E10

"On record" in TV shows & movies

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