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traces

The correct spelling is traces.

How to pronounce traces

/ˈtɹeɪsɪz/
noun

IPA: /ˈtɹeɪsɪz/

Say it like: Tra-ses

The correct spelling is traces. An act of tracing. For example: "Your cell phone company can put a trace on your line."

Usage Examples

Your cell phone company can put a trace on your line.

There are traces of chocolate around your lips.

All of our chocolates may contain traces of nuts.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An act of tracing.
  2. 2.An enquiry sent out for a missing article, such as a letter or an express package.
  3. 3.A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal.
  4. 4.A residue of some substance or material.
  5. 5.A very small amount.

verb

  1. 1.To follow the trail of.
  2. 2.To follow the history of.
  3. 3.To draw or sketch lightly or with care.
  4. 4.To copy onto a sheet of paper superimposed over the original, by drawing over its lines.
  5. 5.To copy; to imitate.

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