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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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The 11-track record, a blend of Oklahoma Red Dirt and Southern rock, is heavy on characters and landscapes shaped by Roark’s own musical journey. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025 Christopher Wood has a track record of spotting speculative bubbles. David Austin, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025 His track record of success with the Patriots, his apprenticeship under Bielema, and his reputation as a leader position him to make an immediate impact. Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 Yet, China’s track record in Africa is decidedly mixed. Andy Browne, semafor.com, 20 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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