track record
noun
: a record of past performance often taken as an indicator of likely future performance
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These stocks have a proven track record.
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The track record of success is just so long.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Given the less-than-one-half-inch insect’s track record of devastating oaks since being first detected in San Diego County in 2008, scientists and land stewards are alarmed — and working to contain the outbreak.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Companies reporting next week such as Delta Air Lines and Bank of America have a track record of beating Wall Street's earnings estimates.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Of course, California doesn’t have the best track record for planning for future infrastructure.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Given the less-than-one-half-inch insect’s track record of devastating oaks since being first detected in San Diego County in 2008, scientists and land stewards are alarmed — and working to contain the outbreak.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Companies reporting next week such as Delta Air Lines and Bank of America have a track record of beating Wall Street's earnings estimates.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Of course, California doesn’t have the best track record for planning for future infrastructure.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Track record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/track%20record. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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