Tracker — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun

Meaning & Definition of Tracker

Tracker (verb)

  1. to follow the tracks or traces of, trail
  2. to search for by following evidence until found
  3. to follow by vestiges, trace
  4. to speed up the processing, production, or construction of in order to meet a goal

Tracker (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in shadow, tail

    similar: shadow, tail, tracer, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator, shamus (slang), sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, fed, Federal, G-man, narc (slang), plainclothesman

Related Entry: Track (verb)

Track is a different word from Tracker. The synonyms below are for track, not for tracker.

  1. to go after or on the track of

    "predators stealthily tracking their prey"

    similar: bird-dog, chase, course, dog, follow, hound, pursue, run, shadow, tag, tail, trace, trail, run after
    related: accompany, chaperone, escort, hunt, search (for), seek, eye, observe, watch
    opposite: guide, lead, pilot
    near: head

  2. to make one's way through, across, or over

    "once upon a time, millions of buffalo tracked the wide open plains"

    similar: course, cover, cross, cut (across), follow, go, navigate, pass (over), perambulate, peregrinate, proceed (along), transit, travel, traverse
    related: hike, traipse, tramp, tread, walk, ride, run, crisscross

Related Entry: Track (down) (verb)

Track (down) is a different word from Tracker. The synonyms below are for track (down), not for tracker.

  1. to come upon after searching, study, or effort

    "I'll try to track down his last known address"

    similar: ascertain, descry, detect, determine, dig out, dig up, discover, dredge (up), ferret (out), find, find out, get, hit (on or upon), hunt (down or up), learn, locate, nose out, root (out), rout (out), rummage, run down, scare up, scout (up), turn up
    related: espy, sight, spot, look for, search (for or out), seek
    opposite: miss, overlook, pass over
    near: lose, mislay, misplace, misset

Related Entry: Fast-track (verb)

Fast-track is a different word from Tracker. The synonyms below are for fast-track, not for tracker.

  1. to cause to move or proceed fast or faster

    "we're going to fast-track this project so that the product is in the stores for the holiday shopping season"

    similar: accelerate, bundle, hasten, hurry, quicken, rush, speed (up), whisk
    related: drive, goad, prod, propel, push, race, spur, stir, urge, aid, dispatch, ease, encourage, expedite, facilitate
    opposite: brake, decelerate, retard, slow (down)
    near: delay, encumber, fetter, hamper, hinder, hobble, hold back, hold up, impede, interfere (with), manacle, rein (in), restrain, shackle, tie up, trammel, arrest, check, stall, stay, still, stop

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tracker

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tracker:

Slang: shamus, narc
shadow, tail, tracer, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, fed, Federal, G-man, plainclothesman

Word Forms of Tracker

Inflections: tracked, tracking, tracks, fast-tracked, fast-tracking, fast-tracks

Derived words: tracker (noun), fast-tracker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Tracker

First known use: 1565t

Frequently Asked Questions about Tracker

What does "Tracker" mean?

"Tracker" means to follow the tracks or traces of, trail. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to follow the tracks or traces of, trail.

What is another word for "Tracker"?

Other words for "Tracker" include shadow, tail, tracer, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw and investigator. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tracker" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tracker"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tracker". Common alternatives include shadow, tail, tracer, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, operative and private detective.

Is "Tracker" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tracker" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Tracker"?

First known use: 1565t.

What is another word for "Tracker" meaning "as in shadow, tail"?

When "Tracker" (noun) means as in shadow, tail, synonyms include shadow, tail, tracer, detective, dick and gumshoe.

What are the forms of "Tracker"?

The word forms of "Tracker" include tracked, tracking, tracks, fast-tracked, fast-tracking and fast-tracks.

What words are derived from "Tracker"?

Words derived from "Tracker" include tracker (noun) and fast-tracker (noun).