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 on the other hand, Farley said there isn’t a good track record of applying new technologies to make blue-collar workers more productive and pointed to automation as an example. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025 In true Swiftie fashion, social media has fast become inundated with fans combing through each lyric of the 12-track record for Easter eggs about Swift's life, double entendres, and hints at who certain tracks might be about. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 James has a long track record in law enforcement and public service. Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025 At the same time, Jim acknowledged that Lee has had a good track record this year of downgrading and upgrading Apple at opportune times. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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