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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However, Musk’s vision, proven track record of execution, and ability to galvanize people and resources seem to instill confidence in investors that Tesla will deliver. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 By Vincent Bonsignore Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS — The Raiders have high hopes under coach Pete Carroll, who has a distinguished track record of turning around losing programs in short order. Tribune Content Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025 Although Potter wants to work with a younger core this season, Mitrovic’s track record would be hard to ignore if he could be tempted back to the Premier League. Mark Carey, New York Times, 4 July 2025 The festival, kicking off the European summer holiday season, has a track record of free opening night concerts that get the Czech spa town grooving. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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