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recordkeeping

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The creation, collection and management of records, especially of a business or governmental nature.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From record + keeping.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 檔案管理 /档案管理 (dàng'àn guǎnlǐ) — management of records
  • Chinese Mandarin: 文書管理 /文书管理 (wénshū guǎnlǐ) — management of records
  • Finnish: kirjanpito — management of records
  • Spanish: mantenimiento registral — management of records
  • Spanish: gestión documentaria — management of records