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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And in any case, his offensive track record is hardly the reason Atlanta made the move. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 With this track record of public office, Griswold should finish her term and return to private practice. Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026 But Mayhew is careful not to let Unreleased Gems’ track record define the shelf. Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 Desperate for innings, and trusting in his professionalism and track record, both sides saw sense in the fit. Sam Blum, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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