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for our records vs for our record

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'For our records' is the more common and idiomatic phrase. It refers to keeping information or documentation for future reference. On the other hand, 'for our record' could be used in a situation in which you are talking about a single record or piece of information.
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for our records

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to keeping information or documentation for future reference.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that something is being documented or recorded for future reference or administrative purposes.

Examples:

  • Please make a copy of this document for our records.
  • We need to keep a record of all transactions for our records.
  • The information provided will be stored for our records.
  • Could you send me a copy of the report for our records?
  • All emails are archived for our records.
  • Feb 28, 2023 ... For our records: screenshots of the LotR leaks (original post pics were deleted) · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
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  • May 20, 2013 ... One of those receipts is for our records. This is in my top ten pet peeves of retail. Our cash register's receipt printer is facing the ...
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  • Jun 8, 2023 ... I want to save this keris Kamardikan for our records! Attached Images. Sajen is offline ...
  • Feb 21, 2017 ... We need it for our records. "Records" is always plural in this context. X · xuliang. Senior Member. China. Chinese Mandarin. Feb 21, 2017. #3.
  • Jun 25, 2023 ... A very nice keping for our records. Recently sold by a member, a very nice old keping! I think worth to keep the pictures, congrats for the ...
  • Feb 23, 2022 ... This is an astonishing number that eclipses the views of our records on all of our other platforms, except for our records on Wikipedia, which ...
  • WINNER of a 2017 Electronic Frontier Foundation Foilies Award for our records requests and subsequent lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Health and ...

Alternatives:

  • for our files
  • for our documentation
  • for our archives
  • for our information
  • for our database

for our record

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It could be used in a specific context where you are referring to a single record or piece of information.

This phrase could be used when you want to emphasize a specific record or piece of information that is being documented or recorded.

Examples:

  • This document is important for our record of compliance.
  • The incident report is crucial for our record of safety measures.
  • We are keeping this information for our record of expenses.
  • The contract should be signed for our record of agreements.
  • The data will be stored securely for our record of research findings.
  • Jan 9, 2024 ... 404 likes, 19 comments - marcobenevento22 on January 9, 2024: " low low ticket warning for our record release shows at Levons !
  • Jun 11, 2022 ... I work at a vinyl bar and my boss sent me on a shopping spree for our record library. Literally said “buy them all”.
  • Apr 28, 2024 ... 44 likes, 0 comments - andib34 on April 28, 2024: "Full weekend of shows for our record label, Nashville Harbor with @brettyoungmusic !
  • Aug 16, 2024 ... What's your prediction for our record by September 3rd? Starting Friday 8/15, the Astros play 18 days straight until 9/3. Current Record: 65 ...
  • May 15, 2015 ... Updating Requested For isn't working for our Record Producer ... According to this wiki article (Record Producer - ServiceNow Wiki), if a record ...
  • "I don't think the reason for our record being what it is is that we needed one more piece," David Wright said. 2.
  • Dec 14, 2022 ... We keep this tasks for our record as we attach photos and other details. We cannot close the done column anymore and it is becoming an issue for ...
  • Tracking for our record is in progress... Tom Baer laying down some serious grooves...
  • Blame for Our Record on Treaties. Dec. 24, 2012. Share full article. To the Editor: The angst felt by mainstream conservative Republicans over the ...
  • Real Madrid 0 - 4 Barcelona. This is a really very sad end for our record.

Alternatives:

  • for our documentation
  • for our files
  • for our archives
  • for our information
  • for our database

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