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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JPMorgan upgrades Blackstone Mortgage to overweight from neutral JPMorgan says the commercial mortgage REIT has a robust track record. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026 Sotomayor already has a track record in the festival circuit. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 To evaluate a seller, look for a strong track record of customer reviews, accreditation with the Better Business Bureau, clear buyback policies and proper documentation, such as assay certificates when applicable. Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 The Broadway season still has much to unfold, but no one should be surprised if Young adds to her track record come nomination time. Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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