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.