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Tracing (Noun)

A drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The artist created a tracing of the photograph to help her get the proportions right in her painting.
To make a copy of the intricate design, she made a tracing of the original by placing a sheet of tracing paper over it.
The tracing of the map was used to create a simplified version for the tourist brochure.
The student made a tracing of the diagram to help her study for the exam.
The architect used a tracing of the original blueprints to create a revised version of the building design.

The act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The architect spent hours tracing the blueprints for the new skyscraper to ensure accuracy.
The engineer was responsible for tracing the electrical wiring diagram for the entire building.
The artist began tracing the outline of the still life onto the canvas before adding color.
The student was having trouble tracing the map of the ancient city from memory.
The designer spent the morning tracing the layout of the new website on graph paper.

The discovery and description of the course of development of something; "the tracing of genealogies".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The tracing of the company's history revealed a complex web of mergers and acquisitions.
The tracing of the disease's spread led researchers to a small village in rural Africa.
The tracing of the artist's influences revealed a strong connection to the Impressionist movement.
The tracing of the language's evolution showed a significant impact from colonialism.
The tracing of the family's ancestry revealed a surprising connection to European royalty.