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

Brad Jacobs is a serial entrepreneur with a notable track record as a Wall Street investor and business builder.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Given the narrowness of Meta’s business and its spotty track record broadening it, there is valid worry about its spending on the AI model development race, especially since it remains behind rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

As Barron’s previously noted, September has typically been the worst month for stocks—January is the best—and August doesn’t have a great track record, either.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“We need to actually have a track record of where these funds are going to,” so it’s clear the money actually is helping to resolve homelessness, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Membership required years of training and a more-than-impressive track record.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas