Trace
Pronunciation: /ˈtreɪs/
Trace (noun)
- a very small amount of something, often too small to notice
- a sign or mark showing that someone or something was present
Examples
- There was a trace of sugar in the tea.
- I detected a trace of sarcasm in his voice.
Common collocations: trace amount, leave a trace, trace evidence, trace of blood, trace origins
Trace (verb)
- to find out where something came from or how it started
- to follow the path or development of something
- to copy a drawing or pattern by drawing over it on a transparent sheet
Examples
- They traced the problem back to a software bug.
- She traced her family roots to a small village.