trace

US /tres/

UK /treɪs/

B1
v.t.Transitive VerbTo make an outline to determine a shape
They trace the leaves on the paper
v.t.Transitive VerbTo find someone or something that has disappeared
I will trace the mouse to its hole
n. (u.)Uncountable NounVery small quantity of something
There is a trace of sugar in this tea, I can taste it
v.t.Transitive VerbTo draw the outline of an image through thin paper
Please trace the shape of the country on this paper
n. (u.)Uncountable NounA mark or other sign of the former presence or passage of something.
The police found traces of blood at the crime scene.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo follow or discover the course, development, or existence of something.
She traced the outline of the picture with her finger.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo find or discover by investigation.
The historian tried to trace the origins of the ancient civilization.

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