The word "recorded" refers to the act of capturing information, events, sounds, or images onto a medium for preservation or playback. This could involve writing down information, making an audio or video recording, or digital documentation. Essentially, when something is "recorded," it has been saved for future reference.
The word "recorded" comes from the Middle French "recorder," which means "to bring to mind" or "to remember." It can be broken down into the prefix "re-" meaning "again" and the root "cord" stemming from Latin "cor" meaning "heart," which metaphorically refers to the idea of remembering or keeping something in one's heart.