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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Katharine Pavoni, deputy director of the British Columbia Film Commission, tells THR that Vancouver’s decades-long track record as Hollywood’s backlot has served it well as the major studios and streamers return in strength to produce locally. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026 But local officials’ inclination to site a Major League Baseball expansion campaign there is based on more than the city’s track record with the sport. Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 Ottawa has a storied track record in other sports and has made a commitment to investing in the women’s program. Pj Green april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 Manny Machado has as consistent and as long a track record as any player in the major leagues. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 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 2 May. 2026.

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