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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If Gutekunst’s second-round track record is any indication, Cisse will become a critical player for the Packers in short order. Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 Consider the track record of Warren Buffett. Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 Could long, rangy Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren be there to be the quarterback of the secondary for Hafley, who has a track record of coaching defensive backs? David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 However, general manager Omar Khan has had a good track record, so far, of picking offensive linemen in the draft. Michael Guise, CBS News, 23 Apr. 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 May. 2026.

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