tracking

noun

track·​ing ˈtra-kiŋ How to pronounce tracking (audio)
1
: the assigning of students to a curricular track
2
: the standard distance between adjacent characters (as in composed text) : letterspacing compare kerning

Examples of tracking in a Sentence

took a class in the tracking of game that the hunters' association offers
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King also cannot access GPS or tracking tools, or conduct background checks on county employees, according to WFAA. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025 Per assistant Micah Nori, the Timberwolves ranked 27th in transition opportunities last season, but third in efficiency, according to the team’s internal tracking data. Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Goldman Sachs launched its tracking of Oklo stock this week, also giving it a lackluster neutral rating, despite Oklo’s selection this week by the Department of Energy for a new fast-tracking program. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025 August was the slowest full month of the year to date, averaging 28 minutes per ride, followed by July at 30 minutes, according to Disney Tourist Blog's tracking data. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tracking

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tracking was circa 1929

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“Tracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tracking. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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