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world record
[/wɜːld ˈrekɔːrd/]
noun
pl: world records
recorde mundial
1.
The best performance or achievement in a particular activity or sport that has been officially measured and recognized globally
She broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint.
Ela quebrou o recorde mundial nos 100 metros rasos.
2.
An achievement that surpasses all previous documented performances in any field of human endeavor
The building holds the world record for the tallest structure.
O edifício detém o recorde mundial de estrutura mais alta.
Synonyms
global record
international record
all-time record
Antonyms
personal best
local record
regional record
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
recorde mundial
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
recorde mundial
Same as Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
recorde mundial
No regional variation
Related Idioms & Phrases
break a world record
set a world record
hold the world record
chase the world record
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