Synonyms for

Tracking

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

Definition

The action or process of tracking something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

trail givechase trailing chaseafter track tag goafter passover cutacross getacross cover getover cross tail dog chase cutthrough traverse tracing following pursuing trailing chasing hunting searching monitoring observing watching dogging shadowing stalking hounding detecting investigating exploring scouting surveying

Synonyms by register

Formal

monitoring observing surveillance auditing

Informal

following tailing keeping tabs on hounding

Literary

pursuit shadowing dogging

Antonyms

leading guiding directing managing supervising misleading foiling

Common collocations

  • track record
  • track down
  • track progress
  • track changes
  • track system
  • track data
  • track movement

Word family

noun track
verb track
adjective trackable

Usage note

Often used in contexts of monitoring or following, 'tracking' can imply a continuous process of observation. Be mindful of the connotation, which can range from neutral (e.g., 'tracking sales') to negative (e.g., 'tracking a suspect').

Example sentences

  1. The police were tracking the suspect through the woods.
  2. I am tracking my steps with my fitness app.
  3. The satellite was tracking the hurricane's path.
  4. The hunter was tracking the deer in the forest.
  5. The company was tracking the shipment of their products.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to track it. - Alan Kay
  • I'm a track coach now, but I was a long jumper. - Carl Lewis
  • If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. - African Proverb

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