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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Other high-profile candidates, it was noted, would have significant hesitation signing up to work with Poles as GM at all given his spotty track record in that role over three seasons. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 West Ham have a good track record at bringing in players from the Championship, including Antonio, Bowen, Aaron Cresswell and Crysencio Summerville. Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 The Dodgers’ track record with young arms is disconcerting, but no other team has the necessary depth to effectively deploy a six-man rotation without compromising its chances of winning. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025 DeWine praised Husted's track record on economic development, which includes a commitment from Intel to invest more than $20 billion in manufacturing plants in the state. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 17 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2025.

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