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 Stray Kids’ member is not the first formal male ambassador for Damiani, which has a long track record of linking with male celebrities, most notably tapping Brad Pitt for its campaigns. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 8 May 2025 Of the actors who were ultimately cast, Austin Butler had the longest track record. Nate Jones, Vulture, 8 May 2025 McKee didn’t bring up this history to ask for more money As county executives reviewed department-level budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year, McKee pointed to library staff’s track record of making ends meet with modest amounts of cash. Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 7 May 2025 In addition to his track record with fledgling teams, Gallant is from Verbeek’s era and has a similar old-school acumen. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 May 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 11 May. 2025.

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