Definition

noun. The history of life as documented by remains or imprints of organisms from earlier geological periods preserved in sedimentary rock.

Example Sentence

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

Synonyms

paleontological record; geological record; stratigraphic record

Antonyms

future record; modern record

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fossil record
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