# traceable

/ˈtɹeɪsəbəɫ/ (US) · /tɹˈeɪsəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/traceable
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

possible to find the origin or history of something. You use this when you can follow a path back to where something started.

For teachers: 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.

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