pedigree

noun
UK: /ˈped.ɪ.ɡriː/
US: /ˈped.ɪ.ɡriː/

  1. A record of descent, especially of a purebred animal.

    1. The dog's pedigree shows it comes from champion stock.
    2. We checked the horse's pedigree to ensure its breeding was suitable for racing.

  2. The recorded ancestry or lineage of a person or family.

    1. His family has a long and distinguished pedigree.
    2. She comes from a pedigree of academics and intellectuals.

  3. The origin and history of something, especially when it is good or impressive.

    1. This wine has a pedigree of excellence going back centuries.
    2. The software boasts a pedigree of successful implementations across various industries.

Synonyms

stock breeding descent origin heritage bloodline lineage ancestry genealogy
pedigree verb

  1. To record the pedigree of an animal.

    1. They pedigree their horses carefully to improve the breed.
    2. All our cats are pedigreed to ensure they meet the breed standard.

  2. To trace or provide a pedigree for someone or something.

    1. The journalist tried to pedigree the rumors about the politician.
    2. Historians have spent years pedigreeing the origins of this ancient artifact.
pedigree adjective

  1. Having a known and recorded ancestry, especially one that is purebred.

    1. That pedigree dog is very expensive to buy and keep healthy.
    2. The pedigree cattle fetch a high price at auction due to their superior genetics.

  2. Of or relating to a distinguished or well-documented origin or history.

    1. The company enjoys a pedigree reputation for quality and innovation.
    2. The pedigree research team produced groundbreaking results that impacted their field.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pedigree" in English means: A record of descent, especially of a purebred animal., The recorded ancestry or lineage of a person or family., The origin and history of something, especially when it is good or impressive..

The phonetic transcription of "pedigree" is /ˈped.ɪ.ɡriː/ in British English and /ˈped.ɪ.ɡriː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pedigree": stock, breeding, descent, origin, heritage, bloodline, lineage, ancestry, genealogy.

Example usage of "pedigree": "The dog's pedigree shows it comes from champion stock.". More examples on the page.