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Tracker

UK //ˈtræk.ə//US //ˈtrækər//

Definition

A person or device that follows or monitors something.

In simple words: A device or person that follows something or someone.

Examples

The fitness tracker helped her monitor her daily steps.
He is a wildlife tracker, skilled in finding animal paths.
They used a GPS tracker to locate their stolen car.
The company developed a shipping tracker for online orders.
A tracker on her phone gives real-time location updates.

Usage notes

Use 'tracker' in contexts related to monitoring or following something. It can refer to technology or individuals in informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

tracker + object

Memory hint

Think of a dog with a tracker collar, following a scent.

Collocations

fitness tracker
GPS tracker
shipping tracker
wildlife tracker
data tracker

Synonyms

monitor
follower
observer
chaser
audiovisual monitor

Common mistakes

Confused with 'track' as a verb.
Using 'tracker' without context (e.g., 'I'm a tracker.' without explaining what you're tracking).
Misunderstanding its use in tech, thinking all trackers are the same.