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 governor-elect represented it while serving in Congress, and had a track record of working with state Republicans in the county. Maya Sweedler, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025 There’s no real track record for how long GPUs last when compared with other types of heavy equipment that businesses have been using for decades, said Haim Zaltzman, vice chair of Latham & Watkins’ emerging companies and growth practice. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025 The move has stirred considerable conversation, not only because of Burstein’s longstanding track record of successful defenses on Minaj’s behalf, but because of the abruptness of his departure. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 Nov. 2025 Earle has a track record of stepping out in an array of minimalist, barely-there heels. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.

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