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

WEAK

carbon copy ectype hard copy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

original

STRONG

difference dissimilarity opposite unlikeness

WEAK

origination source

NOUN

design

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

disorganization

STRONG

being

NOUN

drawing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

comp delineation doodle outline portrayal representation

WEAK

commercial art storyboard

NOUN

hunt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploration hunting inquiry interrogation investigation probe prosecution pursuit quest race raid

STRONG

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

WEAK

field sport look-see

NOUN

line

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boundary channel edge

STRONG

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inside interior

NOUN

map

Synonyms

STRONGEST

design drawing graph outline picture plan print sketch

STRONG

atlas delineation diagram draft elevation globe plat portrayal projection

WEAK

ground plan topographical depiction

NOUN

model

Synonyms

STRONGEST

copy figure image painting photograph picture portrait

STRONG

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

WEAK

dead ringer game plan knockoff spitting image visual

Antonyms

STRONG

being entity original

WEAK

photographer

NOUN

outline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blueprint draft drawing framework summary synopsis

STRONG

diagram frame layout recapitulation rundown skeleton

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

inside

NOUN

outlining

Synonyms

STRONG

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

WEAK

drawing up

NOUN

reduplication

Synonyms

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 reflection replica replication representation reprint reproduction rubbings similarity simulacrum simulation study transcript transcription type

WEAK

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

WEAK

game plan

Antonyms

STRONG

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

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 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

The world has also learned a thing or two from the last pandemic, and countries are being proactive about isolation and contact tracing.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Beyond tracing ancestry, the researchers believe the work could eventually improve healthcare.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

“Messiah,” an Easter oratorio beloved for Christmas, suggests Christ’s meaning rather than clearly tracing his life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

He kept his eyes on the arm of the desk, tracing circles into it with his thumb and pointer finger.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson

tracing

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