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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Losing someone the caliber of Soto’s track record stung the Yankees and certainly their fans based on the reaction of an intense Subway Series. Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 But it’s bolstered by Belichick’s track record of success and football knowledge. David Ubben, New York Times, 19 May 2025 Japan is a country with a good track record of withstanding even powerful tremors and the prospect of a major quake is something its population lives with on a daily basis. Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 May 2025 Freedom Debt Relief offers an affordable option and a proven track record to assist individuals with a substantial debt load. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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