locationtracking

noun
UK /ləʊˈkeɪʃən ˈtrækɪŋ/
US /loʊˈkeɪʃən ˈtrækɪŋ/

Finding out where something or someone is.

The app uses location tracking to show where your lost phone is.

SYNONYMS

position trackinggeolocationpositioningtrackinglocating

RELATED WORDS

GPSmapsignaldevicenavigation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Following the path of a moving thing over time.

Scientists use location tracking to follow the whales' journey.

3. A phone feature that records where you go.

She turned off location tracking to save battery.

4. Using signals to find a hidden object.

The treasure hunt game uses location tracking to guide players.