tracing

/ˈtɹeɪsɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tracings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The reproduction of an image made by copying it through translucent paper.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A record in the form of a graph made by a device such as a seismograph.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tracing” mean?

The reproduction of an image made by copying it through translucent paper.

Is “tracing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.