Meaning & use

tracking

noun·Everyday

The act of following and monitoring the movement or progress of something.

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The delivery app offers real-time tracking so customers can watch their package arrive.

Wildlife researchers use satellite tracking to study how whales migrate each year.

A note on using this word

Tracking usually implies continuous, ongoing observation, while monitoring can also mean periodic checking.

Words with a similar meaning

monitoringsurveillance

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