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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In addition to Rob Reiner's beloved repertoire in the film and television industry, the couple had a long track record of progressive political activism, especially in their home state of California. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 That track record helped solidify confidence in Xala’s long-term vision, particularly its emphasis on stewardship over spectacle. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025 San Francisco has several young in-house options, among them being Hayden Birdsong, Carson Whisenhunt and Blade Tidwell, but none have an extended track record of success in the majors. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025 In May, the company brought in a new chief executive—Gary Steele—who has a track record of taking tech companies to multi-billion exits. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 21 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

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