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Definitions

tracing

[trey-sing] / ˈtreɪ sɪŋ /

NOUN

copy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

image model photocopy photograph portrait print replica reproduction transcript type

STRONG

Photostat Xerox archetype carbon cast clone counterfeit counterpart ditto effigy ersatz facsimile forgery impersonation impression imprint likeness microfiche mimeograph miniature mirror offprint parallel pattern reflection replication representation reprint rubbings similarity simulacrum simulation study transcription

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carbon copy ectype hard copy

Antonyms

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original

STRONG

difference dissimilarity opposite unlikeness

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origination source

NOUN

design

Synonyms

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architecture arrangement composition construction drawing form idea layout map method model pattern picture plan scheme study

STRONG

blueprint chart comp conception constitution delineation depiction diagram doodle dummy formation makeup outline paste-up perspective tracery treatment

Antonyms

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disorganization

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being

NOUN

drawing

Synonyms

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cartoon depiction design etching graphics layout likeness painting picture sketch study work of art

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comp delineation doodle outline portrayal representation

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commercial art storyboard

NOUN

hunt

Synonyms

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exploration hunting inquiry interrogation investigation probe prosecution pursuit quest race raid

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coursing following frisking game hounding inquest inquisition meddling prying pursuance pursuing reconnaissance research rummage scrutiny seeking sifting snooping sporting steeplechase study trailing

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field sport look-see

NOUN

line

Synonyms

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boundary channel edge

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band bar borderline configuration contour crease dash delineation demarcation figuration figure frontier furrow groove limit lineament lineation outline profile rule score scratch silhouette streak stripe underline wrinkle

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inside interior

NOUN

map

Synonyms

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design drawing graph outline picture plan print sketch

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atlas delineation diagram draft elevation globe plat portrayal projection

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ground plan topographical depiction

NOUN

model

Synonyms

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copy figure image painting photograph picture portrait

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cartoon clone copycat ditto dummy duplicate effigy engraving facsimile figurine illustration layout look-alike miniature mock-up paste-up pocket print relief representation ringer setup sketch statue statuette

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dead ringer game plan knockoff spitting image visual

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being entity original

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photographer

NOUN

outline

Synonyms

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blueprint draft drawing framework summary synopsis

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diagram frame layout recapitulation rundown skeleton

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bare facts floor plan ground plan main features rough draft rough idea résumé thumbnail sketch

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inside

NOUN

outlining

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aligning banding bounding charting circumscribing delimiting delineating depicting designing diagramming drafting drawing girdling mapping planning plotting projecting

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drawing up

NOUN

reduplication

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Photostat Xerox archetype carbon cast clone counterfeit counterpart ditto duplicate effigy ersatz facsimile forgery image impersonation impression imprint likeness microfiche mimeograph miniature mirror model offprint parallel pattern photocopy photograph portrait print reflection replica replication representation reprint reproduction rubbings similarity simulacrum simulation study transcript transcription type

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carbon copy ectype hard copy

Antonyms

STRONG

difference dissimilarity entity opposite original unlikeness

NOUN

replication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reproduction

STRONG

Photostat Xerox archetype carbon cast clone counterfeit counterpart ditto duplicate effigy ersatz facsimile forgery image impersonation impression imprint likeness microfiche mimeograph miniature mirror model offprint parallel pattern photocopy photograph portrait print reduplication reflection replica representation reprint rubbings similarity simulacrum simulation study transcript transcription type

WEAK

carbon copy ectype hard copy

Antonyms

STRONG

difference dissimilarity entity opposite original unlikeness

NOUN

schema

Synonyms

STRONG

architecture arrangement blueprint chart comp composition conception constitution construction delineation depiction diagram doodle drawing dummy form formation idea layout makeup map method model outline paste-up pattern perspective picture plan project scheme strategy study tracery treatment

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game plan

Antonyms

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being disorganization

NOUN

simulacre

Synonyms

WEAK

Photostat Xerox archetype carbon carbon copy cast clone counterfeit counterpart ditto duplicate ectype effigy ersatz facsimile forgery hard copy image impersonation impression imprint likeness microfiche mimeograph miniature mirror model offprint parallel pattern photocopy photograph portrait print reduplication reflection replica replication representation reprint reproduction rubbings similarity simulacrum simulation study transcript transcription type

NOUN

simulacrum

Synonyms

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Photostat Xerox archetype carbon cast clone counterfeit counterpart ditto duplicate effigy ersatz facsimile forgery image impersonation impression imprint likeness microfiche mimeograph miniature mirror model offprint parallel pattern photocopy photograph portrait print reduplication reflection replica replication representation reprint reproduction rubbings similarity simulation study transcript transcription type

WEAK

carbon copy ectype hard copy

Antonyms

STRONG

difference dissimilarity entity opposite original unlikeness

Example Sentences

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Some of those cruises are also famous in the scientific literature—one of the foundations of modern contact tracing comes from an outbreak of gastroenteritis on a cruise ship.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

This detector is essential for accurately tracing particle paths and determining the electrical charge of incoming cosmic rays.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

After a suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship left three people dead and several others ill, a global contact tracing effort is under way.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Contract tracing has to be done on remote islands and in major international cities like Johannesburg for a virus that has an incubation period as long as eight weeks.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Frankie placed his hand on my cheek, tracing the curve of my cheekbone.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

tracing

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