-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Their track record ranges from performing heavy construction, all the way to slight changes on managing the property more efficiently – the strategy depends on the property and what is needed.
—
Unitedpoint Capital, Kansas City Star, 9 Feb. 2025
His time was just shy of breaking his own track record of 3.805 seconds set during a prior testing session.
—
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
These are brick-and-mortar programs with good track records that should be distinguished from the sorts of pop-up programs that are more prevalent today.
—
Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
This year's group of pups is ready to wow football fans with their prediction and is aiming to have a better track record than last year's fluffy Super Bowl fortune tellers.
—
Kelli Bender, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for track record ![](/dist-cross-dungarees/2025-02-13--18-07-00-xk8pp/images/svg/redesign/arrow-right-exemplar.svg)
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
Etymology
track entry 1 (track-and-field sports)
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near track record
Cite this Entry
“Track record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/track%20record. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share