trace

B1 · Intermediate

v. to copy a picture by putting a thin piece of paper over it and drawing the lines you see.

v. to copy a drawing, map, or design by following its lines on a superimposed transparent sheet.

日本語:写す※

Español:trazar

“The child used a window to trace the cartoon character onto a clean sheet of paper.”

“The architect carefully traced the original blueprints to ensure the renovation plans maintained the building's structural integrity.”

C1 · Advanced Computing Technical

v. to follow the steps of a computer program to see how it works or find mistakes.

v. to monitor the execution of a program by recording the sequence of instructions or state changes.

“The developer had to trace the code to find where the error was happening.”

“By using a debugger to trace the execution flow, the engineer identified a race condition that only occurred during high network latency.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Academic

n. a very small amount of something, especially something that is left behind.

n. a minute or barely detectable amount of a substance, often residual in nature.

“The lab found traces of a rare chemical in the water sample.”

“Forensic investigators discovered minute traces of copper on the victim's clothing, suggesting they had recently been in a machine shop.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a mark or sign that shows someone or something was there.

n. a visible mark, footprint, or sign left by the passage of a person, animal, or object.

“The hikers disappeared without a trace during the heavy snowstorm.”

“The ancient hunters followed the faint traces of the herd across the dry riverbed, hoping to find them before dusk.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Electronics Technical

n. a thin line of metal on a circuit board that carries electricity.

n. a conductive path or track on a printed circuit board that connects electronic components.

“If a trace on the motherboard is broken, the computer will not start.”

“The high-frequency signals required the designer to carefully calculate the width and length of each copper trace to prevent interference.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Mathematics Technical · Academic

n. the sum of the numbers on the main diagonal of a square grid of numbers.

n. the sum of the elements on the main diagonal of a square matrix.

Español:traza

“To solve the problem, you first need to calculate the trace of the matrix.”

“The trace of a linear transformation is invariant under a change of basis, making it a fundamental property in linear algebra.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic

n. one of the two straps or chains that connect a horse's harness to a vehicle.

n. each of the two side-straps or chains by which a horse or other draught animal pulls a vehicle.

“The horse pulled hard against the traces as the carriage moved up the hill.”

“The leather traces had become brittle with age, snapping suddenly when the wagon hit a deep rut in the road.”