noun

retracing

Retracing (noun) means the act of going back over a path or sequence again. Example: “The retracing of the crime scene took the detectives all afternoon.”

noun

The act of going back over a path or sequence again.

"The retracing of the crime scene took the detectives all afternoon."

How to use retracing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of retracing something.

Word forms

retracings plural

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Rhymes for retracing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “retracing” mean?

The word “retracing” means the act of going back over a path or sequence again. In plain terms, the act of retracing something.

How do you use “retracing” in a sentence?

Here is “retracing” used in a sentence: “The retracing of the crime scene took the detectives all afternoon.”

What part of speech is “retracing”?

“Retracing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of retracing?

"retracing" (noun) means the act of going back over a path or sequence again.