1. A performance, achievement, or measurement that was previously established and is now being compared to or potentially surpassed
The athlete broke the previous record with an impressive time of 9.58 seconds.
O atleta quebrou o recorde anterior com um tempo impressionante de 9,58 segundos.
2. Historical data or information that was documented before the current reference point
According to the previous record, the temperature was much lower last year.
De acordo com o recorde anterior, a temperatura era muito mais baixa no ano passado.