tracker

/ˈtrækər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or device that tracks or follows a particular object, animal, or activity, often using electronic equipment or software.

“The wildlife tracker used a combination of camera traps and satellite imaging to monitor the movements of the endangered species.”

2. noun

A device or software program that tracks the location and activities of a person or object, often used for security or monitoring purposes.

“The company uses a GPS tracker to monitor the location of their fleet vehicles in real-time.”

3. verb

To follow or pursue a person, animal, or object, often using electronic equipment or software.

“The researchers tracked the migration patterns of the birds using satellite tracking technology.”

4. verb

To monitor or follow the progress or activity of something, often using electronic equipment or software.

“The company tracked their sales figures and customer engagement across multiple platforms.”

Synonyms

  • follower
  • hunter
  • monitor
  • tracker

Antonyms

  • decoy
  • lurer