Definitions

1. noun

a mark or sign indicating the presence of something; a faint or indistinct impression

“The detective found a faint trace of fingerprints on the door handle.”

2. noun

a person or thing that can be followed or tracked

“The plane was a difficult trace to follow due to the heavy fog.”

3. verb

to find or leave a mark or sign indicating the presence of something; to follow a track or trail

“The dog tried to trace the scent of the deer.”

4. verb

to find the origin or source of something

“The researchers tried to trace the source of the virus.”

5. verb

to draw or depict the outline of something

“The artist tried to trace the shape of the building on the canvas.”