Definition: To make a record of information.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! That’s a very good definition from the dictionary – “to make a record of information.” But what does that really mean? Let's break it down with a little rhyme. “Recorded” means to capture something true, Like words or sounds, for me and you. It's putting things down in a lasting way, So we can remember them, come what may! Think about it like this: When you record your voice on the phone, You’re making a record of what you've shown. Or when a musician plays a song with care, They’re recording music for us to share! It can be written down, or captured on tape, A digital file, it doesn’t escape! Essentially, “recorded” is about preserving something – keeping a trace of it. It's like making a snapshot in time, so we can revisit and remember later. Do you have any questions about that? Any examples popping into your head of things that might be recorded?