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/ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the act of following and studying the development or progress of something
The tracing of the family tree revealed surprising connections to historical figures.
a drawn representation of something, often created by following an outline
She used a tracing of the map to find the best route for the hike.
the process of locating or discovering the history or progression of something
The tracing of the lost manuscript took several years and involved numerous archives.
verb
to follow or outline the form of something, especially to reproduce a design or to record information
He spent the afternoon tracing the outlines of the buildings on the paper.
to discover or find something by following its route or development
The detective was tracing the suspect's movements before the crime.
Etymology
From Middle English tracen, from Old French tracier, from Latin tractus, meaning to pull or draw.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tracing paper:
A thin translucent paper used for making copies of drawings.
tracing the origins:
Investigating the beginnings or origins of something.
line tracing:
Following the line of an object or shape for copying or analysis.
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Slang Meanings
To follow someone's movements or actions closely.
He's always tracing your Instagram likes to see what you’re into.
To copy someone's style or actions.
That brand is just tracing the designs of the big names in fashion.