The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LOGGING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Recording" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recording = logging.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LOGGING mean?
LOGGING verb- To cut trees into logs.
- To cut down (trees).
- To cut down trees in an area, harvesting and transporting the logs as wood.
- To make, to add an entry (or more) in a log or logbook.
- To travel (a distance) as shown in a logbook
- To travel at a specified speed, as ascertained by chip log.
- To move to and fro; to rock.
- An act or instance of logging (cutting trees).
- An act or instance of logging (making an entry in a log).