tracing

[ˈtreɪsɪŋ]

tracing Definition

• 1. the act of following the course or trail of something or someone
• 2. a copy of a drawing, map, or design made by tracing it onto a thin sheet of transparent paper

Using tracing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tracing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police are conducting a tracing of the suspect's movements.

• Example

  She made a tracing of the original artwork.

• Example

  The tracing paper allows you to see the original design underneath.

tracing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tracing

• tracking
• pursuit
• copying
• reproduction

Phrases with tracing

• carbon tracing

  a method of copying a design or image using carbon paper

  Example

  He made a carbon tracing of the sketch onto the canvas.

• tracing paper

  a thin, translucent paper used for making copies of drawings or designs

  Example

  She used tracing paper to copy the pattern onto the fabric.

• tracing wheel

  a serrated wheel used to transfer a design or pattern onto fabric or paper by tracing over it with the wheel

  Example

  She used a tracing wheel to transfer the pattern onto the fabric.

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Summary: tracing in Brief

Tracing [ˈtreɪsɪŋ] can refer to the act of following the course or trail of something or someone, as in 'The police are conducting a tracing of the suspect's movements.' It can also refer to a copy of a drawing, map, or design made by tracing it onto a thin sheet of transparent paper, as in 'She made a tracing of the original artwork.' Other related terms include 'carbon tracing,' 'tracing paper,' and 'tracing wheel.'