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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In emergency decisions, by contrast, the president has a much stronger track record of wins. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026 Rouault said that theatrical track record makes the acquisition particularly valuable commercially. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 David, our Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz, and the rest of our world-class Skydance team have the vision and track record to lead through this change. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Professional experience Best described through my track record. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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