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off the record

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial off the record has 1 sense
  1. off the record - not for quotation; "he spoke to the reporter off the record"

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Off the Record

Description:

Off the record is an idiomatic phrase that refers to information or comments provided in confidence, with the understanding that they should not be publicly attributed to the source. When something is off the record, it means it is not intended for publication or official use.

Senses:

1. Adverbial Usage:

In an adverbial sense, off the record can describe an action or communication that is not intended to be officially recorded or made public.

Example Sentence:

He gave us some insights off the record.

The conversation quickly turned to off the record discussions.

2. Adjective Usage:

In an adjective sense, off the record can describe information or comments that are provided on the condition of confidentiality and not for attribution.

Example Sentence:

The journalist had an off-the-record conversation with a key witness.

I cannot confirm that statement as it was given off the record.

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