tracing

noun

trac·​ing ˈtrā-siŋ How to pronounce tracing (audio)
1
: something that is traced: such as
a
: a copy made on a superimposed transparent sheet
b
: a graphic record made by an instrument (such as a seismograph) that registers some movement
2
: the act of one that traces

Examples of tracing in a Sentence

the tracing of this mountain lion is going to be difficult if the rain washes away all of the tracks
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Decentralized solutions would complement generative AI by providing immutable audit trails into data transactions, thereby enabling easier leak tracing and accountability enforcement. Vishwanadham Mandala, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Countries that had swiftly applied physical-distancing measures and scaled up widespread testing and contact tracing had mostly fended off the worst of the disease. Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 8 June 2020 By using sophisticated tracing software, investigators were able to piece together his digital trail and identify patterns, wallets, and transaction records even across mixers and multiple hops. Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Owners of herds where cattle have tested positive for the bird flu virus will also have to provide epidemiological information that allows for contact tracing and disease surveillance. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tracing 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tracing was in the 14th century

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“Tracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tracing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

tracing

noun
trac·​ing
ˈtrā-siŋ
1
: the act of one that traces
2
: something that is traced

Medical Definition

tracing

noun
trac·​ing ˈtrā-siŋ How to pronounce tracing (audio)
: a graphic record made by an instrument (as an electrocardiograph) that registers some movement

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