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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But Chula Vista’s development track record carries cautionary notes. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 Zibanejad has a good track record in outdoor games. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026 Clop has a long track record of stealing data through zero-day flaws rather than encrypting systems. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026 Intensive family preservation programs also have a weak track record for improving child safety. Sarah A. Font, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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