Record vs Archive - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between record and archive

is that record is an item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium while archive is a place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.

As verbs the difference between record and archive

is that record is to make a record of information while archive is to put into an archive.

record

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) , from recorder. See .

Noun

(en noun)

An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.

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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.

Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.

We have no record of you making this payment to us.

A vinyl disc on which sound is recorded and may be replayed on a phonograph.

I still like records better than CDs.

(computing) A set of data relating to a single individual or item.

The most extreme known value of some achievement, particularly in competitive events.

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 record

Etymology 2

From (etyl) .

Verb

(en verb)

To make a record of information.

I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations.

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Specifically, to make an audio or video recording of.

Within a week they had recorded both the song and the video for it.

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(legal) To give legal status to by making an official public record.

When the deed was recorded , we officially owned the house.

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.

(Shakespeare)

* W. Browne

whether the birds or she recorded best

* Fairfax

They longed to see the day, to hear the lark / Record her hymns, and chant her carols blest.

(obsolete) To reflect; to ponder.

* Fuller

Praying all the way, and recording upon the words which he before had read.

Derived terms

* recordable * recorder * recording

Antonyms

* (make a record of information) erase * (make an audio or video recording of) erase