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on-record

American  
[on-rek-erd, awn-] / ˈɒnˌrɛk ərd, ˈɔn- /

adjective

  1. intended for publication, especially as news.

    an on-record comment.

  2. official or public.

    on-record policy.
on record Idioms  

  1. see go on record.

Example Sentences

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For many investors, it can be difficult to get direct exposure to SpaceX and other large private companies, partially because regulations encourage them to keep their on-record shareholder counts low.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Would like to repeat my on-record request: No big dance numbers at the Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2025

No. 11 has been stretched to 520 yards, 10 more than No. 13, a hole that the Masters has been on-record as wanting to change for at least six years now and counting.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022

Join requires public officials from relevant ministries to deliver on-record, public responses to proposals that receive 5,000 signatures.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2020

Brodsky declined an on-record interview but sent me some comments via email.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2019

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