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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Canepa told our editorial board that Church and Irizarry had bad track records of assessment beyond Genentech. Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 The union has a demonstrable track record of following through on its threats to strike. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 29 May 2026 The Identity Trap of Expertise Many leaders earned their seats by mastering an environment that rewarded deep expertise, pattern recognition, and a consistent track record of sound judgment. Mary Hemphill, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 But some residents questioned both the scale of the development and the company's track record. Jim McHugh, CBS News, 28 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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