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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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Simple, inexpensive steps — washing hands, replacing contaminated curtains, removing unnecessary devices — have proven track records of reducing infections, saving lives and lowering costs. Karina Nicholas, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025 Wall Street is hoping that December continues its historical track record of proving one of the year’s seasonally strongest months of the year, sparking a stock market turnaround just in time for a year-end rally. Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025 News channels broadcast images that sent shock waves through Hong Kong, a wealthy city with a strong track record on building safety. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025 His track record is also a potential concern. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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