Retrace
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹiːˈtɹeɪs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Retrace is a verb meaning (transitive) To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.
Meaning
(transitive) To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To go back over something, usually in an attempt at rediscovery.
- (intransitive, finance) To undergo retracement.
- (finance) An instance of retracement.
- (television) The period when the beam of the cathode-ray tube returns to its initial horizontal position in order to start the next line of the display.
Example Sentences
He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them.
Instead of retracing my route, I have elected to walk across Blackpool to the town's remaining large station, although even this has been greatly reduced in size.
Word Forms
- retraces
- retracing
- retraced
Synonyms for retrace
Depending on context, synonyms include trace, construct, reconstruct.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reconstruct, trace, construct, rebuild, remake, revisit.
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