記録 has two main senses: (1) a written record or documentation of events, and (2) an achievement record, especially in sports.
SENSE 1 — DOCUMENTATION:
- 記録する: to record, to document
- 記録を取る: to take notes/keep a record
- 記録に残る: to remain on record
SENSE 2 — ACHIEVEMENT:
- 記録を破る: to break a record
- 記録を更新する: to update/set a new record
- 世界記録: world record
- 新記録: new record
GRAMMAR:
Functions as a noun and with する as a verb (記録する = to record).