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

The odds would seem low based on the court’s past track record.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The firm's co-managing director Andy Hunter said CKI, which already owns 75% of Northumbrian Water, has a proven track record in owning critical utilities.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Rather than long-term professional experience, Toboni wanted proficiency in analytics, an interest in modern technology and a track record of creativity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“We are a growth company with a proven track record of execution, and we are well positioned for the path ahead.”

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Kayak roared into Santa Anita with guns blazing, staging an overpowering performance to win a handicap prep race, just missing a track record, running with ears up, tail fanned out behind him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand