Synonyms

traceable

American

[trey-suh-buhl] / ˈtreɪ sə bəl /

adjective

capable of being traced.
attributable or ascribable (usually followed byto ).

a victory traceable to good coaching.

Other Word Forms

nontraceability noun
nontraceable adjective
nontraceableness noun
nontraceably adverb
traceability noun
traceableness noun
traceably adverb
untraceable adjective

Etymology

Origin of traceable

First recorded in 1740–50; trace ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

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Cryptocurrencies are actually ill-suited for major criminal enterprises because transactions are permanent, immutable and traceable.

From The Wall Street Journal

All AI-generated texts, videos and images must be explicitly labeled and traceable, making it easier to track and punish anyone spreading undesirable content.

From The Wall Street Journal

That also helps make the beer traceable on markets like eBay.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UN denies his allegations, arguing that its consignments are bar-coded and traceable.

From BBC

It found meat was not properly traceable, sell-by dates were altered and the chicken was not properly chilled when it was transported in dirty vans across south and west Wales.

From BBC

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