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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.


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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

So it’s worth noting how inspiringly egalitarian this hometown show was — a hierarchy-free split with former TDE labelmate SZA, often fully meshing their sets together for their on-record collaborations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025

“We do have a maximum age,” an Instagram communications rep told me, but would not discuss further details about that max on-record.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2022

In Jacarezinho, few residents were willing to speak on-record with The Associated Press on Wednesday, for fear of retaliation.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022

What on-record comments do exist of Mr. Tuberville’s platform indicate a candidate often at odds with Trumpism.

From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2020