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 Age of Learning has a track record of success in some of the country's most at-risk and low-performing schools, including Jefferson County in Tallahassee, Florida. Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024 His track record includes Driven, which closed the Venice Film Festival, Netflix’s White Lines, and The Journey which premiered at the Venice and Toronto festivals, respectively. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for track record 

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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 28 May. 2024.

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