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 factory would be able to convince a surety company to provide that coverage if it had a track record of financial success.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The company has maintained a clean track record with no major security breaches reported.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

“The company has a longstanding track record of substantial R&D investment in both the United States and globally, supported by two U.S. manufacturing facilities and leading-edge R&D centers,” the spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"Their track record for building and operating technologically sophisticated live performance venues is unrivaled."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Seabiscuit annihilated the field, breaking the track record while carrying 130 pounds, two more than War Admiral had lugged in the Pimlico Special.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand