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 first to list risks that the market takes time to reflect its value, given that it is in a nascent industry without much of a track record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

I'd want a manager who has a proven track record of winning trophies, not one who delivers mid-table positions at the end of the season.

From BBC • May 31, 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

“With Snape’s track record I suppose we should just be glad they’re still alive.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling