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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Why does voters perception of his track record so far matter so much in the midterms? Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 Bommarito Performance Systems has a track record with UM players. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026 Smith has considerably more big league experience and a longer track record of offensive success compared to any other would-be second baseman on the roster. Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026 Warren set high school track records, led her club soccer team to an Illinois state championship, won the US Junior speed skating all-around title, competed in the Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck and finished seventh in the 500m at World Juniors. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Track record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/track%20record. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster