traceable

adjective

trace·​able ˈtrā-sə-bəl How to pronounce traceable (audio)
1
: capable of being traced
a traceable phone call
2
: suitable or of a kind to be attributed to something specified : due
used with to
… perhaps 35 percent of cancer cases in the U.S. are traceable to dietary factors.Gary Blonston

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True readiness requires systems that offer traceable reasoning, safety assurance, and hybrid validation under diverse conditions. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025 Review activity should be visible, traceable and auditable. Aditya Shah, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 In my experience, setting specific objectives and clearly outlining the scope and key questions ensures that every step—from data collection and analysis to comprehensive documentation and conclusive reporting—is accountable and traceable. Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Her pieces are often inspired by the African diaspora and nature with all the raw materials being traceable. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for traceable

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of traceable was in 1646

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“Traceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traceable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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