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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An Australian with a long track record of restaurant experience in Thailand, Kenny had little understanding of an American casual-dining chain like Red Lobster, several sources told Fortune. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 However, given the company's solid track record of successfully delivering previous generation organizers to thousands of backers globally, the M3 represents a calculated bet rather than a shot in the dark. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 Names with track records of success, such as Salesforce — which Cramer stuck with for the CNBC Investing Club portfolio — came roaring back. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 But Peter’s a great executive, long track record of success, and great history. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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