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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The Tar Heels, who fired Davis following UNC’s crushing loss to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, are taking a similar route as the football program – a coach with a great track record in the pros, but no head coaching experience in college. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026 Their track record and their ability to recover from the earlier setback have made each development this season feel especially significant for those who follow the nest. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 That was the strongest track record not just of this season but of the entire franchise. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 Though far from germane to Boston, his lengthy track record of controversy on the diamond is perhaps most defined by his spikes-up slide into second baseman Dustin Pedroia during a 2017 Red Sox-Orioles game. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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