"in record time" vs "in a record time"

The correct phrase is "in record time." The addition of the article "a" is not necessary in this context.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 107 views

"in record time"

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was done very quickly or in a very short amount of time.

Examples:

She completed the project in record time.
The team finished the race in record time.
He solved the puzzle in record time.
The chef prepared the meal in record time.
The car reached its destination in record time.

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I made Ace Gunner in record time.
WikiLeaks have become a global force to be reckoned with in record time.
Staff meeting adjourned... in record time.
And in record time, I might add.
Everything is done in record time - no matter what has happened.
20,000 to 30,000 men, women, and children, many of whom had no connection with the Commune, in record time.
Our hero ship that delivered the bomb in record time got sunk four days ago.
We accomplished our mission, reaching Tinian in record time with zero casualties.
Piano built in record time; Müller paid for the construction.
Server-based optimisation for perfect results in record time
Your projects in record time and with modern qualities.
I got the job done in record time.
In record time, Abadan in Persia became the world's largest oil refinery.
We have the latest technology machines and adequate qualified personnel to perform major productions in record time.
ITG pursued and attained CMMI Level 3 Assessment in record time.
Foreign Relations Committee passed the State Authorization Bill in record time.
His extradition by the Italian authorities was obtained in record time.
After all, modern mobility demands the highest quality in record time.
1996: The NGV arrived connecting Corsica and Italy and the Continent in record time.
And he has done this in record time.

"in a record time"

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "a" should not be used in this expression.

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In a record time of only two months they obtained information from 475 youth organizations.
After the realization of a marketable model with customized hardware and software in a record time of only 12 months, the PACKSTATION was put into operation throughout Germany.
The new Rizzoli Galleria bookstore was inaugurated on 4 November in Milan, completely revamped in a record time of four months, and at the same time a new app dedicated to the book world, BOOKtoBOOK, was unveiled.
"The negotiations in the European Parliament together with the Council were handled in a record time of five months", said rapporteur Paul Rübig (EPP-ED, AT).
In this respect, I believe it is essential to congratulate, in particular, Commissioner Barnier, who succeeded in drafting a proposal for a regulation of very high quality in a record time.
From wonder child to great performer - New CD recorded in a record-time by the young Genoese pianist
The entire project was delivered using 50 containers and was achieved in a record time of 3.5 months.
A special note of appreciation goes to the construction firms involved, who participated financially as well as through their special commitment and personal involvement to complete the facility in a record time of only nine months.
The anti-racism directive was recently adopted in a record time of only six months, and we now look forward to seeing the French Presidency take up the other aspects of this extremely important anti-discrimination package with the same drive.
"The Constitutional court suspended in a record time the 9-N" referendum, writes El Periodico, after the reception of the appeal by Madrid government against the [...]
We made the first model in a record time and we show you now the world premiere of the first photos of press version, painted in three-layer yellow.
In a record time of only eleven months after the tabling of the draft regulation through the Commission, the new Roaming Regulation comes into force at the end of this week, on 30 June.
Try to complete all 24 levels and set a record time.
With the BE FIT program, get fit with activity and fun using a complete set of sports treatments that complement physical exercise. Thus, you can attain your goals in a record time. The Be Fit program includes:
The mission was carried out at a record time of 5 working days.
OK. In the top category with no gear Karol Basz has signed a magnificent pole with a record time of 1'7 464.
Record time to first sheet exiting unit.
I made Ace Gunner in record time.
The driver from Milan has also won the top position with a record time but this result was not accepted because outside the limit.
For completing the learning hall games in a record-breaking trial time.

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