recorded

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past simple and past participle of

to store sounds or moving pictures using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later:

Cliff Richard has recorded more number one hit songs than any other British pop star.

We recorded their wedding on video.

I tried to call her, but all I got was a recorded message saying that she was away for the weekend.

Was the concert live or was it recorded (= made before being broadcast)?

to keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer:

She records everything that happens to her in her diary.

Unemployment is likely to reach the highest total that has ever been recorded.

[ + that ] In his journal, Captain Scott recorded that he and his companions were weakened by lack of food.

The coroner recorded (= decided) a verdict of accidental death.

If a device records a measurement, it shows that measurement:

The thermometer recorded a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.