tracker
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B2
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/ˈtrækər/
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/ˈtrækə/
(track)
path or course
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tracker' originates from the word 'track,' which comes from Middle English 'trak,' derived from Old French 'trac,' meaning 'a course or path.'
Historical Evolution
'trak' transformed into the modern English word 'track,' and 'tracker' was formed by adding the suffix '-er' to denote a person or device that tracks.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a path or course,' but over time it evolved to mean 'a person or device that follows or monitors.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or device that tracks or follows something or someone.
The tracker followed the animal's footprints through the forest.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41