Rekam

Rekam is a verb in Indonesian and Malay meaning to record, document, or inscribe, typically by capturing sound, moving images, or data. The term is used across media, technology, and information-management contexts. The related noun rekaman refers to the recording itself or to the act of recording. In everyday language, rekam is employed when documenting events, conversations, performances, or measurements.

Common forms include merekam (to record), direkam (recorded), and rekaman (recording). The process or act is often described with perekaman. In technology and media, rekam encompasses audio recordings, video recordings, and data logging. The phrase rekam medis is used for medical records, reflecting its broad application beyond media capture.

In usage, rekam appears in both literal and figurative senses. Literal uses include a journalist recording an interview, a photographer recording a scene, or a device recording sensor data. Figurative uses include rekam jejak, meaning a track record or historical record of achievements or behavior. The concept also appears in discussions of digital footprints and information archiving.

See also: rekaman, merekam, perekaman, rekam medis, rekam jejak. Rekam is a common term in Indonesian and Malay for preserving information through capture and storage, and it functions as a foundational concept in media production, data management, and information history.