Meaning & Definition of word "Traceable"

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    Traceable

    /ˈtreɪsəbl/

    adjective:

    • 1. Able to be traced or followed.
      • Example: The origin of the funds was traceable back to the original donor.
    • 2. Capable of being identified or tracked.
      • Example: All transactions are traceable using the company's new software.
    • 3. Possible to find the path or revision history of.
      • Example: 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 of traceable

    Meaning: To keep tabs on something.

    Example Sentence: I've been able to traceable all my expenses since I started budgeting.

    Meaning: Knowing where something came from.

    Example Sentence: That pizza is traceable; I can tell you exactly where the ingredients were sourced.