true record; veritable records; to document
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
true record; factual account; faithful documentation
Refers to written accounts, diaries, or reports that accurately reflect real events or situations without fabrication.
This diary is a true record of his later years.
The journalist's on-site documentation restored the truth of the incident.
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This documentary is a true factual record of that period of history.
noun
veritable records; imperial chronicle; official reign chronicle
formalA specific genre of Chinese historiography. In imperial China, these were official records compiled for each emperor's reign, containing important edicts, political events, and biographical sketches. Private scholars also used the term for ancestral records.
Han Yu's 'Veritable Records of Emperor Shunzong' from the Tang Dynasty is a famous historical work.
Qian Ruoshui and others were ordered by imperial decree to compile the 'Veritable Records of Emperor Taizong' during the Song Dynasty.
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Both the Ming and Qing dynasties had strict systems for compiling veritable records.
verb
to record actual situations; to document reality; to capture on record
Modern usage referring to the act of recording, filming, or documenting real events as they happen, often used in journalism, broadcasting, or documentary filmmaking.
The television station will record the entire match from start to finish.
The journalist used a video camera to document the real conditions in the disaster area.
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The meeting contents will be recorded and filed for future reference.