Definition of Trace
Trace
Trace
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A mark or line left by something moving or passing.
e.g. The detective followed the trace of footprints in the snow.
(noun)
an indication that someone or something was present, or that something happened at a certain place and time before;
e.g. Remove all traces that could indicate that he was here yesterday.
(verb)
to copy by drawing over the lines of the original on a new piece of paper;
e.g. I traced the map on to the plain sheet of paper.
(verb)
to find or discover something by investigating;
e.g. We are trying to trace a missing van that was parked here yesterday night.
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