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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Its civil servants have a track record of working fifty-to-sixty-hour weeks, based on spacecraft trajectories rather than terrestrial clocks. David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025 To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a track record of innovation or business success, possess significant financial backing, and have a business plan that aligns with national priorities. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025 CDFIs have earned that support through their track record of success. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 For Toonz, whose track record includes work on Wolverine and X-Men films at Marvel, the deal positions it as a key player in international anime production. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.

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