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tracker

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɹækɝ// UK //tɹˈækɐ// track·er

n. a tool or piece of software that follows the progress or movement of something. You might use one to watch your fitness goals or see where a package is.

n. an electronic device or software application used to monitor the location, progress, or performance of a specific subject. Often used in the context of logistics, personal health, or digital privacy.


SIMPLE

I use a fitness tracker to count my daily steps.

CONTEXTUAL

The logistics company installed a GPS tracker on every truck to provide customers with real-time delivery updates.

COMPLEX

Privacy advocates often warn that web trackers can build detailed profiles of individual browsing habits without the user's explicit consent or knowledge.

Origin

From track + -er.

Usage

Commonly used in compound nouns such as 'fitness tracker', 'package tracker', or 'ad tracker'.

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