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tracing

/ˈtɹeɪsɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of following or tracing the path or route of something.

  • Noun

    The process of making a representation of an object or design by drawing the outline of its shape.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with tracing
brace , chace , grace , pace , race , space
Variants
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tracing , tracings , trace , traceabilities , traceability , traceable , traced , traces , tracing paper , tracing papers , tracing wheel , tracing wheels , contact tracer , contact tracers , contact tracing , contact tracings , ray tracing , ray-tracing , raytracing , contact trace , contact traced , contact traces
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'tracier', meaning 'to draw'.


Trivia
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  1. Tracing was used extensively during the Renaissance period to create detailed and accurate drawings and plans.

  2. The term 'tracing paper' refers to a thin, transparent paper that is used for making detailed drawings or transferring designs from one surface to another.


Related Concepts
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  1. Drawing: The art of making visual representations of objects, people, or ideas using various tools and mediums.

  2. Sketching: The act of making rough preliminary drawings or outlines, often used as a starting point for more detailed artwork or as a means of recording ideas.


Culture
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Tracing has been used throughout history in various forms, including in art, architecture, and science. In art, tracing has been used as a tool for transferring designs from one surface to another. In architecture, it has been used to create detailed plans and blueprints. In science, tracing has been used to study the movement of objects and to create diagrams.

How to Memorize "tracing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine tracing the outline of an object with a pencil.
    - Visualize following a path or route by tracing it with your finger.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tracing' with the idea of following a path or route.
    - Think of the act of tracing as making a representation of something by drawing its outline.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tracing is drawing the trace' to help remember the definition.
    - Create a mental image of tracing the outline of an object to remember the meaning.


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