trail

noun C1

Meaning

A trail refers to a path or track that is marked or worn by the passage of people or animals, often used in the context of outdoor activities such as hiking; it can also denote a sequence or series of events or evidence that leads to a conclusion or disco
💡 While "trail" commonly refers to physical pathways, its metaphorical use in contexts such as "evidence trail" or "data trail" is increasingly prevalent in academic discourse, particularly in fields like criminology and data analysis.

Example Sentences

The hikers followed the narrow trail through the dense forest .
The project manager followed the audit trail to find errors .
The research team followed the trail of evidence carefully .
The researchers followed the trail of data to identify key patterns .

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