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tracking

nounmasculine/ʁɐʃˈtɾɐju/medium

ras·trei·o

Definitions

1The action or process of following, locating, or monitoring something or someone.
Package tracking can be done online.
A contact tracing system was implemented.
Common collocations
package trackingcontact tracingtracking systemtracking number
2An examination or test carried out on a population to detect a disease or condition early.
Breast cancer screening is recommended annually.
A visual screening was done for the children at school.
Common collocations
medical screeningpopulation screeningscreening campaignfree screening

Etymology

Derivação regressiva do verbo 'rastrear'.

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