trace
Meaning
A trace is a faint, often barely perceptible mark or indication of something that once existed or occurred, typically used in contexts where the remnants or evidence of a phenomenon, action, or process are analyzed to infer or reconstruct past events or c
💡 The term "trace" can sometimes be confused with "track"; however, "trace" emphasizes the subtlety and minimal presence of the evidence, while "track" implies a more overt and continuous path or series of marks.
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trace evidence
trace amounts
trace elements
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