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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Scrutinize leadership, check track records and credentials of executives and advisors. Bojan Ilic, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Elon Musk's rift with President Donald Trump could open a pathway for Blue Origin to capture more government business if the New Glenn rocket is able to establish a reliable track record. ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025 Decades of experience in other states shows a solid patient safety track record. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 Given the trumpeter’s track record — with scores for dozens of film and television productions, groundbreaking operas, and a thriving career as a jazz bandleader — his new vision for the San Francisco Jazz Festival, and SFJAZZ itself, bears close scrutiny. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 11 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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