tracking

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noun

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

tracking

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present participle of track entry 2

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Noun took a class in the tracking of game that the hunters' association offers
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The new feature joins other functions available through teen accounts, including trip tracking, PIN verification and audio recording, according to Uber. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated). — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Teen accounts come with other safety features, including live trip tracking and PIN verification. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The report is based on third-party retail analytics firm GlobalData’s assessment of the secondhand market, informed by consumer surveys, retailer tracking, public data, data sharing and secondary sources. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tracking

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First Known Use

Noun

circa 1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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