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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Eric Church’s New Album Debuts In its first full tracking frame, Evangeline Vs. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024, through March 20, 2025. Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 May 2025 The Department of Health shuttered its online COVID tracking database. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025 After confirming the delivery location, drone live tracking will be available. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 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 21 May. 2025.

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