tracking

noun
UK: /ˈtrækɪŋ/
US: /ˈtrækɪŋ/

  1. Following the movement of something.

    1. I am tracking the plane on the radar. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist is tracking the migration of birds across continents using GPS. [ ] [ ]

  2. Keeping a record of something over time.

    1. I'm tracking my expenses every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is tracking customer feedback to improve its services. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of following animals or people by looking for signs they have left behind.

    1. The tracking of animals is an important skill. [ ] [ ]
    2. His expertise in wildlife tracking proved invaluable during the search mission. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tracing following recording
tracking verb

  1. To follow the movement of someone or something.

    1. I'm tracking my package online. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police are tracking the suspect's movements using security cameras. [ ] [ ]

  2. To record or monitor something over a period of time.

    1. We are tracking the progress of the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The website uses cookies to track user behavior and preferences. [ ] [ ]

  3. To follow the tracks of an animal or person.

    1. The hunter is tracking a deer in the forest. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experienced trackers were tracking the lost hikers through the dense wilderness. [ ] [ ]
tracking adjective

  1. Following or monitoring something.

    1. We use tracking software at work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company uses a tracking system to monitor employee performance and productivity. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tracking" in English means: Following the movement of something., Keeping a record of something over time., The act of following animals or people by looking for signs they have left behind..

The phonetic transcription of "tracking" is /ˈtrækɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈtrækɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tracking": tracing, following, recording.

Example usage of "tracking": "I am tracking the plane on the radar.". More examples on the page.