1. small amounts or signs that remain of something
2. marks or tracks left by someone or something

1. to find or follow the course or development of something
2. to copy a drawing or design by placing transparent paper over it
3. to draw the outline of something

Examples

• Scientists found traces of water on the planet.
• The police followed the traces left by the suspect.
• She traced her family history back three generations.
• The detective traced the stolen car to a warehouse.
• He traced the map onto tracing paper.
• The child traced around her hand with a crayon.
• Only traces of the ancient civilization remain.
• The hikers left no traces of their campsite.