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 pact pairs Taiwan’s AI and advanced-tech capabilities and its pool of creative talent with what Weta FX brings to the table – VFX know-how, a track record on international productions and a global network. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026 None moves the needle like Simmons, whose career track record puts him in a class with the group of Super Bowl winners listed above. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 DeSantis has established a stellar track record spending taxpayer money recklessly and without accountability. — Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 Still, Prism is Raven Resonance’s first commercial product, so the company doesn’t have a consumer hardware production track record just yet. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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