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

Aim to fly into or out of an airport that has a strong track record of offering affordable flights. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

For Stowers, the track record of rookie tight ends is not promising. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

All four have a track record at Cartoon Forum and are involved in current or recent projects presented at the event. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Whether that track record can hold during the fall — typically when the more prestigious offerings hit screens — is anyone's guess. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 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