"To have a record" means to have a documented history or track record of something, usually referring to past behavior or achievements. Full definition
To test their system, the researchers used a database of 1,000 images, each of which had a recording of a free - form verbal description associated with it. (sciencedaily.com)
The term success could not be used because the suggested turnaround charter schools do not have a record of success — at scale — anywhere. (fundeducationnow.org)
One of the main advantages of these credit products is that they are available for customers with bad credit and to those who don't have any records in their credit history yet. (personalmoneyservice.com)