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verb · adjective

tracked

v. · adj.
US /ˈtɹækt/ UK /tɹˈækt/ tracked

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    v.followed the movement or progress of someone or something.

    v.followed the path, progress, or development of an entity over time. Transitive; often used in digital or logistical contexts.

    Simple

    The company tracked the package until it arrived at my front door.

    In context

    The researchers tracked the migration patterns of the herd for three years to understand the impact of the new highway.

    Usage

    Often used with 'down' to mean finding something after a long search.

  2. 02 C1 Advanced Technical

    adj.describes a vehicle that moves on continuous metal belts instead of wheels.

    adj.equipped with continuous tracks or treads for movement over rough or soft terrain.

    Simple

    The heavy tracked vehicle moved easily through the deep mud.

    In context

    The military deployed several tracked units to navigate the marshy terrain where standard wheeled transport would have become stuck.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it describes.

    caterpillar drive
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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