Word
tracking
Phoneticstrack·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɹækɪŋ/
UK/tɹˈækɪŋ/
Definitions
01monitoring movement
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of following where someone or something is going.
n. the process of following the path or movement of an object or person, often using electronic or digital systems.
“The website provides real-time tracking for your delivery so you know exactly when it will arrive.”
“Advanced satellite tracking allows researchers to monitor the migration patterns of sea turtles across the Pacific Ocean with remarkable precision.”
Synonyms
02ability grouping
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Education American English
n. putting students into different classes based on how well they do in school.
n. the educational practice of assigning students to specific groups or classes based on their perceived academic ability or achievement levels.
“Some parents worry that tracking prevents students from learning from peers with different skills.”
“Critics of academic tracking argue that it reinforces social inequalities by limiting the opportunities available to students in lower-tier groups.”
03letter spacing
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. the amount of space between all the letters in a piece of writing.
n. the consistent adjustment of the space between letters in a block of text to improve legibility or appearance.
“If the tracking is too tight, the letters will touch and become hard to read.”
“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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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “tracking” in context.
Real-World Examples
“The research was based on Google Trends, Google's platform for tracking relative search activity over time and across countries.” “Firstly, there are bits of evidence Patterson's lawyers say the jurors should never have seen: for example, mobile phone tracking data that indicated she'd travelled to places where death cap mushrooms were recently spotted.” Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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