Word
traceable
Phoneticstrace·able
US/ˈtɹeɪsəbəɫ/
UK/tɹˈeɪsəbəl/
Definition
adj. possible to find the origin or history of something. You use this when you can follow a path back to where something started.
adj. capable of being followed back to a source or origin. Often used in technical or legal contexts to describe the ability to track a product, document, or event through its history.
Examples
“The food is traceable back to the farm where it was grown.”
“In a modern supply chain, every component must be traceable to ensure safety and compliance with international standards.”
“The forensic evidence was deemed inadmissible because the chain of custody was not fully traceable, leaving a gap in the timeline of the investigation.”
Examples
simple
“The food is traceable back to the farm where it was grown.”
contextual
“In a modern supply chain, every component must be traceable to ensure safety and compliance with international standards.”
complex
“The forensic evidence was deemed inadmissible because the chain of custody was not fully traceable, leaving a gap in the timeline of the investigation.”
Real-World Examples
“Yes — 100% single-origin Puerto Rican coffee, grown and roasted on our own farm in Maricao and fully traceable from farm to cup.” “Any suppliers of eggs given the British Lion mark have to stick to a strict code that covers the vaccinating of hens, regular testing and a passport system to make sure hens are traceable.” Scan code
englishreference.com/q/traceable