noun
a mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something
verb
to make a mark or marks with or as if with a pointed instrument
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The detective was able to trace the suspect's movements through the city using CCTV footage.
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I can't trace my keys anywhere, have you seen them?
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I tried to trace the call, but the signal was too weak.
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The artist's brush left a delicate trace of color on the canvas.