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For the record

Meaning in business english, with examples

phraseCommon term

In business english, for the record means: Used to introduce information that the speaker wants officially noted or clearly remembered.

In Turkish: kayıtlara geçmesi için, açıklığa kavuşturmak için

How it is used

Used in meetings and corrections. It can sound firm or defensive, so follow it with a factual statement rather than a personal accusation.

Example sentences

  1. Please note for the record that the finance team received the revised proposal yesterday.

    The speaker wants the receipt date preserved because timing may matter later.

  2. I want to clarify for the record that I supported the trial, not a permanent rollout.

    The phrase corrects the scope of earlier support rather than introducing a new decision.

Common collocations

  • state for the record
  • confirm for the record
  • minutesThe official written record of a meeting, listing who attended, what was discussed, what was decided and who will do what next.
  • clarifyTo make something easier to understand by explaining details, removing doubt, or correcting confusion.

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