record-breaking

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Adjective record-breaking has 1 sense

record-breaking - surpassing any previously established record; "a record-breaking high jump"; "record-breaking crowds"
Antonym: worst (indirect, via best)

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Record-Breaking

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Having broken a previous record, surpassed a previous achievement, or set a new benchmark.

Example Sentence: The athlete's record-breaking performance in the 100m sprint amazed the crowd.

Record-Breaking

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The act or process of breaking a previous record or achieving a new milestone.

Example Sentence: The swimmer's record-breaking earned him a spot in the history books.

Record-Breaking

Part of Speech: adverb

Definition: To describe an action that is done in a manner that breaks a previous record.

Example Sentence: The car sped record-breaking fast around the track, leaving its competitors in the dust.

Record-Breaking

Part of Speech: popular usage

Definition: Used to describe a person, achievement, or event that exceeds all previous known records or accomplishments.

Example Sentence: The film broke all box office records and became a record-breaking success.

Record-Breaking

Part of Speech: local usage

Definition: Used in a specific regional or local context to refer to an activity or event that surpasses any previous local records or achievements.

Example Sentence: The town's record-breaking heatwave caused residents to seek shelter and take cautionary measures.