Meaning of the word tracing in English
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tracing
US /ˈtreɪ.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈtreɪ.sɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the action or process of copying a drawing or map by drawing over its lines on a superimposed piece of transparent paper.
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She made a perfect tracing of the old map.
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The artist used a light box for tracing her sketches.
2.
the process of finding or discovering someone or something by following their tracks or indications.
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The police are involved in the tracing of the missing person.
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Advances in technology have made the tracing of digital footprints easier.
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