pedigree

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ped·i·gree | \ ˈpe-də-ˌgrē

Definition of pedigree

1 : a register recording a line of ancestors The pedigree traces the family back to the 18th century.

2a : an ancestral line : lineage That horse has an impressive pedigree.

b : the origin and the history of something Democracy's pedigree stretches back to ancient Greece. broadly : background, history

3a : a distinguished ancestry actions spoke louder than pedigrees in the trenches— Dixon Wecter

b : the recorded purity of breed of an individual or strain vouch for a horse's pedigree

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Examples of pedigree in a Sentence

That horse has an impressive pedigree. What is the dog's pedigree? The puppy came with papers proving its pedigree. Democracy is an idea with a pedigree stretching back to ancient Greece. The company has an excellent pedigree with over a century in the business.

Recent Examples on the Web But that’s exactly what Garcia is experiencing due to his digital pedigree. — Manouk Akopyan, Los Angeles Times, "Next stage of Ryan Garcia’s career could come after Luke Campbell fight," 1 Jan. 2021 As a former top-50 defensive end recruit, Smith hasn’t dominated in the fashion of others with his pedigree. — Stephen Means, cleveland, "Ohio State football has 10 underclassmen who could’ve played their last home game vs. Michigan," 12 Dec. 2020 The answer may come after a blood sample -to be taken from Oliver at an upcoming medical examination - are tested at the University of Chicago, allowing scientists there to finally determine his genetic pedigree. — John Maccormack, ExpressNews.com, "Oliver with a twist - Retired freak show chimp still scientific mystery," 9 Dec. 2020 The Made in Italy logo serves as a sort of emblem, touted by a community proud of its impeccable pedigree, its Almanac of Gotha resounding with names of family dynasties: Armani, Versace, Ferragamo, Missoni. — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, "Inside MSGM 10!—Designer Massimo Giorgetti Gives Us A Sneak Peek at His New Book," 3 Dec. 2020 The edge-rusher is about to turn 25 and has a first-round pedigree (No. 26 overall in 2017). — Jim Ayello, The Indianapolis Star, "Insider: Examining options for Chris Ballard, Colts at NFL trade deadline," 28 Oct. 2020 And after surviving a three-games-to-one deficit to Atlanta in the National League Championship Series, the Dodgers seem to be playing with the kind of ease and joy befitting their pedigree. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, "Mookie Betts Leads Dodgers’ Stars With a Masterly Performance," 21 Oct. 2020 While new South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has a solid pedigree as a recruiter, the Gamecocks are well behind the curve in the SEC and will look more toward the traditional signing period in February to fill gaps in the roster. — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, "Winners and losers from college football's early signing day," 16 Dec. 2020 Venture capitalists have a tendency to believe in — and consequently fund — founders who feel familiar and have the 'right' pedigree. — Serena Williams For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, "Serena Williams: Silicon Valley is wrong about Black women entrepreneurs," 14 Dec. 2020

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