recordkeeping

noun

rec·​ord·​keep·​ing ˈre-kərd-ˌkē-piŋ How to pronounce recordkeeping (audio)
variants or less commonly record-keeping
: the act or practice of recording important information for future reference : the act of keeping records
Due to shoddy recordkeeping, the total area affected … is a mystery, and it will likely remain so.—David Gargill

Examples of recordkeeping in a Sentence

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What was new in Strasbourg in the 13th century was not the practice but the recordkeeping. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026 That starts with clear guidance, reliable recordkeeping practices, and support for districts that struggle with compliance. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 But as competition has increased, and even electronic recordkeeping behemoth Epic is offering its own products, prices have come down. — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 In West Texas, some locals were hopeful that the exigencies of life in a rural area, where recordkeeping can be rudimentary and property boundaries aren’t always clear, might stymie the project, at least for a little while. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for recordkeeping

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of recordkeeping was in 1822

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“Recordkeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recordkeeping. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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