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tracking

n.
US //ˈtɹækɪŋ// UK //tɹˈækɪŋ// track·ing
  1. 1 monitoring movement (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the act of following where someone or something is going.

    the process of following the path or movement of an object or person, often using electronic or digital systems.

    Example

    The website provides real-time tracking for your delivery so you know exactly when it will arrive.

    Example

    Advanced satellite tracking allows researchers to monitor the migration patterns of sea turtles across the Pacific Ocean with remarkable precision.
  2. 2 ability grouping (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate American English Education

    putting students into different classes based on how well they do in school.

    the educational practice of assigning students to specific groups or classes based on their perceived academic ability or achievement levels.

    Example

    Some parents worry that tracking prevents students from learning from peers with different skills.

    Example

    Critics of academic tracking argue that it reinforces social inequalities by limiting the opportunities available to students in lower-tier groups.
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  1. 3 letter spacing (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    the amount of space between all the letters in a piece of writing.

    the consistent adjustment of the space between letters in a block of text to improve legibility or appearance.

    Example

    If the tracking is too tight, the letters will touch and become hard to read.

    Example

    The graphic designer adjusted the tracking on the headline to ensure the text filled the width of the page without looking cramped.

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