Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trace-back
verb
/treɪs bæk/
Definition
To go back along a path or through a series of events to discover the origin or cause of something.
Examples
- The detective had to trace back the suspect’s movements to find clues.
- We can trace back the source of this problem to a software glitch.
- It’s important to trace back your steps when trying to solve a mystery.
Meaning
The term refers to the process of retracing steps or actions to identify how something happened or where it started.
Synonyms
- retrace
- backtrack
- follow up
- track down
