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past record

[/pæst ˈrekɔrd/]
nounpl: past records
histórico anterior
1. A documented history of someone's previous achievements, performance, or actions
His past record shows consistent excellence in sales performance.
Seu histórico anterior mostra excelência consistente no desempenho de vendas.
2. A criminal history or record of previous offenses
The applicant was rejected due to a negative past record.
O candidato foi rejeitado devido a um histórico anterior negativo.
3. Previous documented evidence or information about someone's background
Based on her past record, she is well-qualified for the position.
Com base em seu histórico anterior, ela está bem qualificada para a posição.
NYC Slang
rap sheet (when referring to criminal record)
Synonyms
historytrack recordbackgroundcriminal recordprevious recordprior history
Antonyms
future prospectsclean slate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
histórico anterior
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
antecedentes
Often used in legal and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
histórico anterior
Standard usage similar to general Brazilian
Portugal
antecedentes
More formal; commonly used in official documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean past record
spotless past record
checkered past record
have a past record
live down a past record
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