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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Based on his track record, Kash Patel cannot be trusted to make those decisions.
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Barbara McQuade, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
First introduced in the Army in 1979, the aircraft is generally considered safe and has a strong track record for reliability and survivability in combat and transport missions, said Timothy A. Loranger, an aviation attorney and former aircraft mechanic.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
For strong performers with promising track records, compensation is creating widespread restlessness.
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Alex Konrad, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
The Trump administration's track record on these issues is, of course, not encouraging to say the least.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Word History
Etymology
track entry 1 (track-and-field sports)
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above
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“Track record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/track%20record. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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