Legend vs Record - What's the difference?
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A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree.
A leading protagonist in a historical legend.
A person of extraordinary accomplishment.
A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.
An inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.
A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records; a cover story.
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(UK, Irish, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial, slang) A cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male.
An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
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Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.
A vinyl disc on which sound is recorded and may be replayed on a phonograph.
(computing) A set of data relating to a single individual or item.
The most extreme known value of some achievement, particularly in competitive events.
To make a record of information.
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Specifically, to make an audio or video recording of.
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(legal) To give legal status to by making an official public record.
To fix in a medium, usually in a tangible medium.
To make an audio, video, or multimedia recording.
(transitive, intransitive, obsolete) To repeat; to practice.
(ambitransitive, obsolete) To sing or repeat a tune.
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(obsolete) To reflect; to ponder.
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As nouns the difference between legend and record
is that legend is a story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events while record is an item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.As verbs the difference between legend and record
is that legend is to tell or narrate; to recount while record is to make a record of information.legend
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(wikipedia legend)Noun
(en noun)- The legend of Troy was discovered to have historical basis.
- The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends . Here's the real story.
- Achilles is a legend in Greek culture.
- Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball.
- According to the legend on the map, that building is a school.
- According to his legend , he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa.
- If the documents are needed to establish "a light legend ," meaning a superficial cover story, no steps are taken to make sure that if someone calls the college or motor vehicle department, the name on the document will be registered.
- Sorge solidified his own position by returning to Germany and developing a new legend . He joined the Nazi Party.
- Both the agent's legend and documents were intended to stand up against casual questions from Soviet citizens, such as during a job interview, or a routine police document check, such as were made at railway stations.
- I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend .
Synonyms
* (story of unknown origin) myth * (story embellished to become implausible) myth, tall tale * (leading protagonist) hero * (person of extraordinary accomplishment) hero * (key to symbols on a map or chart) guide, key * (text on a coin) inscription * (fabricated backstory for a spy) cover, cover story * (worthy friend) brickDerived terms
* campus legend * legend in one's own lunchtime * legend in one's own mind * legend in one's own time * living legend * urban legendExternal links
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Etymology 1
From (etyl) , from recorder. See .Noun
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- The person had a record of the interview so she could review her notes.
- The tourist's photographs and the tape of the police call provide a record of the crime.
- We have no record of you making this payment to us.
- I still like records better than CDs.
- The heat and humidity were both new records .
- The team set a new record for most points scored in a game.
Synonyms
* log * (information put into a lasting physical medium) * (vinyl disk) disc/disk * (most extreme known value)Derived terms
* activation record * for the record * of record * on record * off the record * on the record * record-breaking * public record * world recordEtymology 2
From (etyl) .Verb
(en verb)- I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations.
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- Within a week they had recorded both the song and the video for it.
- When the deed was recorded , we officially owned the house.
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- whether the birds or she recorded best
- They longed to see the day, to hear the lark / Record her hymns, and chant her carols blest.
- Praying all the way, and recording upon the words which he before had read.