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

I suggested he could manage a larger amount after I had seen his track record.

From MarketWatch

"Herdman's diverse track record is the main reason for this appointment."

From Barron's

History suggests thematic ETFs could be problematic as they have a track record of launching late in a market cycle, charging higher fees and underperforming once the hype fades.

From MarketWatch

The company is currently building the third-generation version of its Starship rocket and Super Heavy Booster that Musk said will be a “massive upgrade” over the current models, which had a rocky track record.

From MarketWatch

Dickey’s smaller stature and his school’s lack of Division I track record—he played at Crockett High in Austin—meant the nearby Longhorns didn’t even bother pursuing him.

From The Wall Street Journal