tracking
|track/ing|
B1
/ˈtrækɪŋ/
(track)
path or course
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tracking' originates from the Old French word 'trac', which meant 'footprint' or 'path'.
Historical Evolution
'trac' transformed into the Middle English word 'track', and eventually became the modern English word 'track'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a path or trail', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'following or monitoring'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of following something or someone to find out where they are or where they have been.
The tracking of the shipment was done online.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42