track record

noun

: a record of past performance often taken as an indicator of likely future performance

Examples of track record in a Sentence

These stocks have a proven track record.
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Based on his track record, Kash Patel cannot be trusted to make those decisions. Barbara McQuade, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025 First introduced in the Army in 1979, the aircraft is generally considered safe and has a strong track record for reliability and survivability in combat and transport missions, said Timothy A. Loranger, an aviation attorney and former aircraft mechanic. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025 For strong performers with promising track records, compensation is creating widespread restlessness. Alex Konrad, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025 The Trump administration's track record on these issues is, of course, not encouraging to say the least. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for track record 

Word History

Etymology

track entry 1 (track-and-field sports)

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of track record was in 1952

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“Track record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/track%20record. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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