track record

American  

noun

1. a record of achievements or performance.

   an executive with a good track record.

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track record British  

noun

1. informal the past record of the accomplishments and failures of a person, business, etc

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track record Idioms  

1. A record of actual performance or achievements, as in This applicant has an excellent track record. This term probably comes from horse racing, where it signifies the best time a horse has ever achieved at a particular track or over a particular distance. However, some believe it alludes to track and field records. Its figurative use dates from the late 1940s.

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Etymology

Origin of track record

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Her proposal for the registration wasn’t attention-grabbing but was vital work because the “city has a horrible track record of enforcing anything,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Richaud's popularity as a coach is no surprise when you look at his track record to date.

From BBC

Nagel said Monday that the ECB’s recent track record has been successful in supporting households and businesses, suggesting no fundamental need to change course on policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when it comes to avoiding dangerous behavior, the track record is more mixed.

From The Wall Street Journal

A few weeks ago, a television documentary - The Tutberidze Method - was released in Russia, celebrating her track record in training medal winners.

From BBC