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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
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Word History
Etymology
track entry 1 (track-and-field sports)
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above
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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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