1
: the assigning of students to a curricular track
2
: the standard distance between adjacent characters (as in composed text) : letterspacing compare kerning
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took a class in the tracking of game that the hunters' association offers
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
If tracking and the dizzying pace of advance ticket sales are correct, 20th Century’s Prada 2 will earn nearly $200 million in its global debut alone.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
The transponders allow surface tracking systems to identify a vehicle and accurately plot it on a map displayed in the control tower, as well as sound an alarm if a collision is about to happen.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Once used for monitoring lightning strikes and tracking wildfires, these rustic structures now make for great day-hike destinations and side trips on the Wonderland.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
If tracking and the dizzying pace of advance ticket sales are correct, 20th Century’s Prada 2 will earn nearly $200 million in its global debut alone.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
The transponders allow surface tracking systems to identify a vehicle and accurately plot it on a map displayed in the control tower, as well as sound an alarm if a collision is about to happen.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Once used for monitoring lightning strikes and tracking wildfires, these rustic structures now make for great day-hike destinations and side trips on the Wonderland.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tracking
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“Tracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tracking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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