Traceable

/ˈtreɪsəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Able to be traced or followed.
The origin of the funds was traceable back to the original donor.
Capable of being identified or tracked.
All transactions are traceable using the company's new software.
Possible to find the path or revision history of.
The changes made to the document are traceable through its version history.

Etymology

From trace + -able

Common Phrases and Expressions

traceable back to
Able to establish a connection to an original source.
traceable route
A specific path that can be followed or monitored.

Related Words

trace
To follow the course or development of something.
tracking
The act of following or monitoring an item or process.
audit
An official inspection of an organization's accounts, typically by an independent body.

Slang Meanings

To keep tabs on something.
I've been able to traceable all my expenses since I started budgeting.
Knowing where something came from.
That pizza is traceable; I can tell you exactly where the ingredients were sourced.