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Minhuoc  +  166812 Tue, 06 Dec 05 09:52 AM

Is 'keep track' the same as 'follow' in the following sentence:

" A computer can keep track of sales trends."

Thanks a lot.
Minhuoc
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Mister Micawber  +  166830 Tue, 06 Dec 05 10:50 AM

No.  Keep a record of.

'Follow' would be a computer can track sales trends.  Track and keep track of have different meanings.
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Minhuoc  +  166844 Tue, 06 Dec 05 11:31 AM

Please help me more.

I have 4 words to choose one which is  the same meaning as "keep track of"

 look after; take over; decide; follow.

Which word should I choose?

Thanks.
Minhuoc
Mister Micawber  +  166884 Tue, 06 Dec 05 02:02 PM

Ah, I see, Minhuoc--  follow (= keep under surveillance).  It is not the meaning that sprang to mind initially.
Mister Micawber
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