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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Choose dating apps with a strong track record of prioritizing user safety and privacy: Reputable companies invest in cutting-edge technology to combat identity theft, phishing, and other forms of fraud, ensuring that users can engage in a safer online dating environment. Quora, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 My distrust of Trump is anchored in his track record of personally courting white supremacists and neo-Nazis, spreading conspiracy theories featuring antisemitic tropes, and insinuating that Jewish-Americans have dual loyalty. Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025 With his skill and his track record, the Panthers trust that things will turn around. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025 His impressive track record includes notable performances against formidable opponents such as Sheamus, Gunther, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2025.

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