tracking
UK: ˈtrækɪŋ | US: ˈtrækɪŋ
n. the act of following or monitoring the movement or progress of something/someone
n. (technology) the process of recording data or signals over time
v. (gerund) following a path, target, or trend
The word "tracking" derives from the Middle Dutch "trac" (meaning path or footprint), later adopted into Old French as "trac" and into English as "track." The suffix "-ing" transforms the noun/verb into a gerund or continuous action form. Historically, "track" referred to physical footprints or trails, evolving into modern usage for monitoring movement (e.g., GPS tracking) or data collection.
The wildlife team is tracking the migration patterns of eagles.
The app uses GPS for real-time tracking of delivery trucks.
Data tracking helps businesses analyze customer behavior.
She spent the afternoon tracking her expenses in a spreadsheet.
The detective succeeded in tracking the suspect to a remote cabin.