Pagtutunton (en. Tracing)

/paɡtuˈtonton/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of following or identifying paths or information.
Tracing the records of your ancestors is an important part of genealogy.
Ang pagtutunton sa mga tala ng iyong ancestors ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng geneaology.
Method of trying to determine the origin of something.
Tracing information helped solve the case.
Ang pagtutunton ng mga impormasyon ay nakatulong sa paglutas ng kaso.
The activity of identifying details using evidence.
Tracing details is important in analyzing evidence.
Mahalaga ang pagtutunton ng mga detalye sa pagsusuri ng mga ebidensya.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'tuntun' meaning 'to follow' or 'to point out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tracing information
the process of searching and identifying specific information
pagtutunton ng impormasyon

Related Words

searching
activity of identifying or looking for something or someone.
paghahanap
rules
guidelines or principles that are followed.
tuntunin

Slang Meanings

exam or test
Tracking him down is like testing my skills in searching.
Ang pagtutunton sa kanya ay parang pagsubok sa galing ko sa paghahanap.
extra effort
You need to put in extra effort to get what you want, it's not easy.
Kailangan ng pagtutunton para makuha ang gusto mo, hindi basta-basta.
final stretch
We're in the final stretch of achieving our dreams, just a little more push.
Nasa pagtutunton na tayo ng ating mga pangarap, konting push na lang.