track record

noun

Definition of track record

: 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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The American president, who now has a track record of crashing into global forums with a torrent of tweets, complaints and bombast, arrived on Saturday for the Group of Seven summit here. — Anchorage Daily News, "With the global economy slowing and the U.S.-China trade war escalating, Trump arrives at G-7 with a list of grievances," 24 Aug. 2019 That said, the league has a track record of waiting to punish players who are arrested for possession of cocaine until their legal proceedings are complete. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "The Consequences Patrick Chung Could Face For His Felony Cocaine Charge," 22 Aug. 2019 Jill Anna Ponasik, who has a track record of staging clever, small-footprint productions, directs Skylight Music Theatre's take on this classic American musical. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Hamilton' and 23 other shows to see during Milwaukee's 2019 performing arts season," 15 Aug. 2019 Connect with and learn from someone who has a great track record of accomplishment in your field. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for Aug. 13, 2019: Happy birthday Debi Mazar; Leo, pitch in and do your part," 13 Aug. 2019 Apple has a track record of opposing right to repair laws, The company frames it as a matter of consumer trust rather than revenue. — Kate Cox, Ars Technica, "Apple locks new iPhone batteries to prevent third-party repair, report says," 8 Aug. 2019 Boyd, of course, doesn't have the track record of those players. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "MLB front offices expose Detroit Tigers' trade deadline mistakes," 4 Aug. 2019 Methadone, used to treat opioid addiction since the 1960s, has a long track record of effectiveness. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "In a flash of clarity, lives marred by drugs find meaning," 27 July 2019 The award-winning entrepreneur has a long track record of collaborating with others to create new and innovative ways to connect with Black folks in Wisconsin. — Kynala Phillips, Essence, "Community Designs Permanent Home For Progress Center For Black Women," 24 July 2019

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track record

noun

English Language Learners Definition of track record

: the things that someone or something has done or achieved in the past regarded especially as a way to judge what that person or thing is likely to do in the future

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