What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tracing
Example
She traced the outline of the flower onto the paper. [traced: past tense]
Example
The detective was tracing the suspect's movements on the night of the crime. [tracing: present participle]
reproduction
Example
The museum had a reproduction of the famous painting on display. [reproduction: noun]
Example
The bird's reproductive cycle was disrupted by environmental factors. [reproductive: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reproduction is more commonly used than tracing in everyday language, as it has a wider range of applications and is used in various fields. Tracing is more specific to art or design contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tracing and reproduction?
Both tracing and reproduction can be used in formal or informal contexts, depending on the field or context in which they are used.
