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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Perhaps the thought of former pros populating college sports and taking spots away animates Congress to act, but the track record isn’t promising. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Crowdfunding campaign always have an element of risk, but AWOL Vision is a young but well-established company will a good track record on efficient delivery. New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026 As chief merchandising officer, Sylvester brings experience across digital, loyalty and marketing, and a track record of growing revenue, profitability and market share across categories. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Given the track record of past government shutdowns, most if not all of them launched by Republicans, this one achieved far more than any of those did. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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