Synonyms for

Tracker

Verb / ˈtrækɜ: / Another word for tracker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tracker is a person or device that follows or tracks something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

detector finder tracer pursuer follower huntsman seeker scout trailer hunter surveyor navigator searcher investigator explorer spotter monitor observer watcher lookout

Synonyms by register

Formal

pursuer investigator monitor observer

Informal

gumshoe private eye sleuth

Literary

hound bloodhound

Antonyms

leader guide pioneer innovator instigator initiator

Common collocations

  • activity tracker
  • GPS tracker
  • heart rate tracker
  • fitness tracker
  • vehicle tracker
  • asset tracker
  • bug tracker

Word family

noun tracker
verb track
adjective tracking

Usage note

The word 'tracker' can refer to a person who follows or searches for someone or something, or to a device that monitors movement or activity. The context usually clarifies the meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The tracker helped the police find the stolen car.
  2. The hiker hired a tracker to guide him through the forest.
  3. The animal tracker followed the paw prints to find the lost dog.
  4. The tracker device helped the owner locate his lost phone.
  5. The elephant tracker knew exactly where to find the herd.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to track the present. - Alvin Toffler
  • If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there. - George Harrison
  • You can't manage what you can't measure. - Peter Drucker

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