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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Law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County have a track record of deadly incidents with dogs. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 California Labor Federation President Lorena Gonzalez said Becerra had a clear track record as a progressive Democrat. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026 With that sort of track record, buyers will want to know more. John Hopewell, Variety, 19 June 2026 The country markets itself as an economic safe haven, with a long track record of regulatory clarity and strong governance. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.

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