Phrase guide

public record

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Information that has been filed with or recorded by a government agency.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • The city's annual budget is in the public record, so if we want, we can go back and see how it's changed over time.
  • Political donations are a matter of public record; your vote is private, but anyone can see how you donate.

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