geotracking

American  

[jee-oh-trak-ing] / ˈdʒi oʊˌtræk ɪŋ /

noun

1. the process or method of using GPS or a computer network to track the location and movements of a device or person.

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adjective

1. used in the process of tracking the location and movements of a device or person by means of GPS.

Example Sentences

Experts say it’s not unusual for law enforcement to use geotracking in these cases, particularly when searching for a suspect accused of two homicides.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

So Mr. Moskalyov slipped off his geotracking ankle bracelet and fled from house arrest.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

The film’s claims, based on cellphone geotracking data, have been rejected as unconvincing by technology experts.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2022

Van Bavel and his colleagues used geotracking data from 15 million smartphones per day to look at correlations between US voting patterns and adherence to public-health recommendations.

From Scientific American • Dec. 26, 2021

Dunkin’ takes it to the next level: The chain uses geotracking technology to know when customers who have placed mobile orders are about to arrive; their coffees are ready but not waiting around getting cold.

From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2018