trace

verb B2

Meaning

To trace means to follow the course or development of something, often by finding its origin or path.
💡 A common mistake is using "trace" in the sense of "to erase" instead of "to follow."

Example Sentences

Can you trace the route we took on the map ?
Scientists can trace the origin of the virus to one location .
The researchers traced the origin of the data to its source .

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