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tracking

American  
[trak-ing] / ˈtræk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. track system.

tracking British  
/ ˈtrækɪŋ /

noun

  1. 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

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Tracking data showed that at least two vessels travelled in and out of the Gulf unimpeded having either dropped off or picked up food at Iranian ports.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Tracking it, he said, would help California make better decisions about hydropower as part of its energy mix and “enhance the state’s status as a climate policy leader.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Tracking data showed the French-owned ship passed close to the coast of Oman on the opposite side of the waterway to Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Tracking how brain aging patterns and structural changes evolve could help doctors tailor treatments to each person's unique recovery process, with the goal of improving outcomes and quality of life.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

"I've been watching them these last few days. Tracking their beauty work. They've just come from a vacation in the Silk Islands, and from seeing your sister Padma."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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