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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Warsh has a strong track record and many fans. Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026 But history, including the Bueckers-Fudd track record together, suggests something great is coming. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026 The film is produced by Heure d’Été, whose first foray into feature filmmaking follows a strong track record in short films, with multiple festival runs and César nominations to their name. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026 Joly’s got a long track record of production, catching at least 43 balls and going for at least 489 yards each of the past three seasons. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 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 18 Apr. 2026.

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