Meaning & use
Tracker
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A person, animal, or device that follows and monitors the movement or location of something.
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The tracker followed the wounded deer's trail through the forest.
She uses a fitness tracker to monitor her daily steps.
A note on using this word
Originally referring to skilled hunters or scouts who read animal trails, the word now applies just as often to GPS devices and software.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A device or piece of software that records and reports data, such as location, activity, or progress.
The delivery company added a package tracker to its app.
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