tracking behavior

noun
UK /ˈtrækɪŋ bɪˈheɪvjə/
US /ˈtrækɪŋ bɪˈheɪvjər/

The way someone acts when they follow and watch something or someone.

The scientist studied the tracking behavior of the wolves in the forest.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The way a computer or app records what a user does online.

The app's tracking behavior showed which pages people visited most.

3. The habit of an animal following a scent or trail.

The dog's tracking behavior helped the rescue team find the lost hiker.

4. The pattern of how someone keeps a record of progress over time.

Her tracking behavior with the fitness chart kept her motivated.