tracking

noun

track·​ing ˈtra-kiŋ 

1

: the assigning of students to a curricular track

2

: the standard distance between adjacent characters (as in composed text) : letterspacing compare kerning

Synonyms of tracking

• pursuit
• tracing

Examples of tracking in a Sentence

took a class in the tracking of game that the hunters' association offers

Recent Examples on the Web

Both are Saudi-flagged, according to maritime tracking agency MarineTraffic. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Songs featured on the project generated more than 120 million plays through platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and others during its first tracking period. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The Grand Canyon State was also able to increase registration for its mail ballot tracking system by 73%, according to the secretary of state’s office. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tracking

• multi-tracking
• tracking shot
• tracking stock

Rhymes for tracking

• backing
• blacking
• clacking
• cracking
• hacking
• jacking
• lacking
• packing
• racking
• sacking
• slacking
• smacking