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unofficial record

[ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl ˈrek.ərd]
nounpl: unofficial records
recorde não oficial
1. A mark, achievement, or performance that is noteworthy but not recognized or validated by an official governing body or organization
He set an unofficial record for the fastest mile run in the park.
Ele estabeleceu um recorde não oficial para a milha mais rápida corrida no parque.
2. A documented achievement that lacks formal recognition due to procedural, environmental, or regulatory reasons
The video game speedrun was an unofficial record because it wasn't done under tournament conditions.
O speedrun do videogame foi um recorde não oficial porque não foi feito em condições de torneio.
Synonyms
informal recordunverified recordclaimed recordprovisional record
Antonyms
official recordrecognized recordcertified recordworld record

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recorde não oficial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
recorde não homologado
Alternative phrasing emphasizing lack of official validation
Portugal
recorde não oficial
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

set a record
hold a record
break a record
off the books
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