tracker

• Substantiv, das eine Person oder ein Gerät bezeichnet, die bzw. das jemanden oder etwas aufspürt, verfolgt oder ausfindig macht, indem sie bzw. es Spuren und Anzeichen beobachtet.

A noun referring to a person who follows or searches for game, animals, or other targets by observing their tracks and signs.

1. Hunter or PursuerB2formal

   A person who follows the trail of animals or people, often for hunting or search purposes.

   Spurensucher

   • The tracker led the hunting party through the dense forest.
   • Experienced trackers can identify animal footprints easily.
   • The police hired a tracker to find the missing hiker.

   Synonymebloodhoundchaserhunterprowlerpursuerstalkertrailblazer

2. Monitoring DeviceB1informal

   A device or software used to monitor the location, movement, or activity of something.

   Tracker

   • He installed a GPS tracker in his car for security.
   • The fitness tracker records your daily steps and heart rate.
   • The company uses a time tracker to monitor employee hours.

   Synonymebeaconbuglocatormonitorsensortagtracer