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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Attorneys who make the cut will have impressive track records in their specialties and be highly respected by peers and clients. — Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Given the government’s track record in Minnesota, the public may not get real answers about what happened anytime soon. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

As a casual friend with a very consistent track record, this person does not seem to be that friend. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Casey, as a casual friend with a very consistent track record, does not seem to be that friend. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

track entry 1 (track-and-field sports)

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for track record

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard