To make a record of information.

“I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations.”

To make an audio or video recording of.

“Within a week they had recorded both the song and the video for it.”

To give legal status to by making an official public record.

“When the deed was recorded, we officially owned the house.”

A reproduction of sound, video, etc. stored in a permanent medium.

“I made a recording of the TV show so that I could watch it later.”