tracking

[ trak-ing ]

noun

1. track system.

tracking

/ ˈtrækɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of following something or someone
2. electrical engineering a leakage of electric current between two points separated by an insulating material caused by dirt, carbon particles, moisture, etc
3. the way wheels on a vehicle are aligned
4. a function of a video cassette recorder, which adjusts the alignment of the heads in order to achieve the best possible audio and video reproduction from each recording

Other Words From

• mis·tracking noun

Example Sentences

A new division within the Home Office, modelled on a Blair-era standards unit, will hope to drive up standards by tracking the performance of forces in priority areas.

From BBC

One of the major criticisms of recent United incarnations, going back long before Ten Hag's time, is a lack of work-rate, particularly when it comes to tracking back.

From BBC

This novel method can play a crucial role in tracking greenhouse gas cycles and the effects of climate change and was recently published in the journal APL Photonics.

From Science Daily

She was required to place the phone throughout the house - while cooking, sleeping, and even outside the bathroom - tracking her every move.

From BBC

But these features work by tracking head position and amplifying the sound coming from a specific direction, rather than gauging distance.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• hunt
• inquiry
• quest