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Definition

noun. the information about past life preserved in fossils.

Example Sentence

The fossil record provides evidence of the existence and evolution of life on Earth.

More Example Sentences

Scientists study the fossil record for clues.

Synonyms

paleontology; fossil evidence; geological record

Antonyms

future record; modern record

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