tracking

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

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took a class in the tracking of game that the hunters' association offers
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That coverage extends to smaller smart devices, including those used for livestock tracking. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 Applications including the tracking of steps and frequency of breaks. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 To meet these demands, software platforms have dominated the market by offering scalable databases and cloud-native tracking. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Real-time inventory tracking and forecasting tools became instrumental in helping suppliers respond effectively and swiftly to any changes. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tracking

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First Known Use

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 10 Jul. 2026.

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