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track record

noun

a record of achievements or performance:
an executive with a good track record.

track record

noun

informal.
the past record of the accomplishments and failures of a person, business, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of track record¹

First recorded in 1950–55

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Idioms and Phrases

A record of actual performance or achievements, as in This applicant has an excellent track record . This term probably comes from horse racing, where it signifies the best time a horse has ever achieved at a particular track or over a particular distance. However, some believe it alludes to track and field records. Its figurative use dates from the late 1940s.

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Lord Scott has a strong track record on human rights and I am pleased that someone of his experience, expertise and legal standing will lead this inquiry.

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And its track record with granting waivers for mental health reasons is mixed.

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Carney, who became leader of the Liberals and prime minister in early March, has a long track record as an international champion of climate change.

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"Skipton's Track Record mortgage can offer as much as 100% lending for those that can demonstrate a track record of paying rent that exceeds the mortgage payment."

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Appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, he has a long track record as an opponent of abortion and judicial legalization of gay marriage.

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