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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

trace

/trɛs/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does trace mean?

noun, verb

A mark or sign left by something that has passed, or a faint impression of something. To leave a mark or sign on something, or to follow the path of something.

Example

"The detective tried to trace the source of the noise, but it was too faint to follow."

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