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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The missile will reportedly have a host of capabilities intended to defeat ballistic missile defenses, but Russia has not built a good track record with the vehicle. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 Eatherly’s track record on social media reveals a history of posting videos of him using racial slurs toward Black people and other minorities, including at least one instance of using force against a Black person. Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 May 2026 If an override did occur and was reversed by a manager who trusted the system's track record, the structure is actively discouraging the judgment it was built to include. Tiffany Archer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Gold is considered one of the industry’s best casting directors and her track record backs that up. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 May 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 20 May. 2026.

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