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What (who) is trace - definition
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Trace (disambiguation); The Trace; Trace (album)
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I. n.
1.
Footprint, footmark, footstep, track, trail, wake, vestige.
2.
Mark, sign, token, vestige, record, memorial, remains.
II. v. a.
1.
Follow (by a track or mark), track, trail.
2.
Delineate, draw, sketch, mark out, trace out.
3.
Traverse, go over, walk over.
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I
n.
1) to leave a trace
2) to show a trace of (to show no trace of remorse)
3) to lose (all) trace of
4) a slight trace (he didn't show the slightest trace of intoxication)
II
v. (D; tr.) to trace to (the letter was traced to its sender)
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trace1
¦ verb
1. find by investigation.
find or describe the origin or development of.
2. follow the course or position of with one's eye, mind, or finger.
3. copy (a drawing, map, or design) by drawing over its lines on a superimposed piece of transparent paper.
draw (a pattern or line).
4. give an outline of; describe.
¦ noun
1. a mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something.
a physical change in the brain associated with a memory.
2. a very small quantity.
a barely discernible indication: a trace of a smile.
3. a line or pattern corresponding to something which is being recorded or measured.
the projection or intersection of a curve on or with a plane.
4. a procedure to trace something, such as the source of a telephone call.
5. Mathematics the sum of the elements in the principal diagonal of a square matrix.
6. N. Amer. & W. Indian a path or track.
Derivatives
traceability noun
traceable adjective
traceless adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. trace (n.), tracier (v.), based on L. tractus (see tract1).
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trace2
¦ noun each of the two side straps, chains, or ropes by which a horse is attached to a vehicle that it is pulling.
Phrases
kick over the traces Brit. become insubordinate or reckless.
Origin
ME: from OFr. trais, plural of trait (see trait).
Examples of use of trace
1. Detectives trace back the perpetrators identities.
2. He‘s got a British accent but no trace of stuffiness.
3. Not a trace of impatience is detectable in her voice.
4. They could easily trace my edits to the Guardian.
5. Secret Service to trace the money sent through the service.