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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Swift has built a long track record of giving across education, disaster relief, food insecurity, and music programs, often contributing quietly or stepping in quickly during moments of urgent need. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Israel has a long track record of targeting senior Iranian military officers and government officials and successfully penetrating the Iranian regime’s security. Natasha Lebedeva, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Musk’s track record with his Tesla stock may provide some indication of what to expect. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 July 2026 The new vision for the 10-acre facility builds on that track record while reaching beyond music to include dance, visual arts, theater and environmental restoration in the mix. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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