the act or process of following something or someone
2. electrical engineering
a leakage of electric current between two points separated by an insulating material caused by dirt, carbon particles, moisture, etc
3.
the way wheels on a vehicle are aligned
4.
a function of a video cassette recorder, which adjusts the alignment of the heads in order to achieve the best possible audio and video reproduction from each recording
Examples of 'tracking' in a sentence
tracking
A GPS tracking device had turned itself off and they had to find him.
The Sun (2016)
How about monitoring their movements with a tracking device?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
When looking for a passive fund find one with a low tracking error.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The tracking error is not always a bad thing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You'll pay less if you fit your car with an approved alarm and tracking device.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
One day somebody will invent a small, cheap tracking device that can be used with bicycles.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Conventional tracking devices can't be used.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A tracking device will increase the chances of recovering the car if it is taken.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He is out of jail but he is not free, not with an electronic tracking device on his ankle.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I have to fill this long tracking shot so you've got to think of something else.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
All related terms of 'tracking'
track
A track is a narrow road or path.
fast-tracking
the practice of speeding up the progress of a project or person
tracking shot
a camera shot in which the camera operator follows a specific person or event in the action
tracking device
an electronic security device which allows you to monitor the location of a person or object, esp a vehicle
tracking radar
a radar system emitting a narrow beam which oscillates about the target , thus compensating for abrupt changes of direction
tracking station
a station that can use a radio or radar beam to determine and follow the path of an object, esp a spacecraft or satellite , in space or in the atmosphere
index-tracking fund
an investment fund that is administered so that its value changes in line with a given share index
fast track
The fast track to a particular goal , especially in politics or in your career , is the quickest route to achieving it.
track down
If you track down someone or something, you find them, or find information about them, after a difficult or long search .