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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Just be mindful of fees and vet their track record. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 Royal York Property Management has a verifiable track record, managing tens of thousands of properties nationwide, including multi-unit buildings and single-family houses. Nick Kasmik, USA Today, 18 July 2025 These limited-edition pieces have a track record of selling out quickly. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025 Two other candidates with electoral track records, state Rep. Hoan Huynh and state Sen. Mike Simmons, joined the race after the close of the reporting period. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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