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

They've been told for two decades to tailor every resume, to optimize every submission for the applicant tracking system, to write the cover letter the algorithm wants to see. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Apart from the power receiver itself, engineers must build rapid tracking optics that can lock onto a moving target miles in the air. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

This year, lawmakers introduced narrower proposals, including a bill to create a statewide HOA complaint tracking system, but those measures remain stuck in committee. — Nora O'Neill 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026

Spencer says graduates should be careful about chasing online advice about applicant tracking systems. — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 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