world record

• Die beste oder extremste Leistung, die jemals in einer bestimmten Tätigkeit, Sportart oder einem Bereich erzielt und offiziell als besser als alle früheren Ergebnisse anerkannt wurde.

The best or most extreme performance ever recorded in a particular activity, sport, or field, officially recognized as surpassing all previous achievements.

1. Best performance globallyB1formal

   The best or highest achievement in a particular activity, officially recognized and recorded.

   Weltrekord

   • He broke the world record for the 100-meter sprint.
   • She set a new world record in weightlifting.
   • The athlete's time was a world record.

2. Unmatched achievementB1formal

   Any achievement that is officially the best in the world in a specific field.

   Weltrekord

   • The company holds the world record for the largest pizza.
   • They attempted to break the world record for the longest marathon.
   • The world record for the tallest building is in Dubai.