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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe act of retracing something.
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Word forms
- Plural
- retracings
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The _____ of the crime scene took the detectives all afternoon.
Rhymes for retracing
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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.
