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

Rocket Lab is using its track record with smaller rockets to court defense customers who don’t want to ride-share with other SpaceX customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The majority of valuation models with any decent track record suggest the stock market is more overvalued than at any other time in U.S. history.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

In an interview, Luna said his track record demonstrates why he’s the best choice for sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

At the time of his appointment, BP said Manifold had "a strong track record of strategic leadership and operational delivery".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

He had eclipsed another track record, running less than a second off the world record.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand