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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That flywheel only accelerates when the data feeding it is trusted and traceable. — Jacqueline Destefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The model promotes brand consistencey, reduces costs, shortens lead times and helps build a traceable supply chain. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 Unlike many healthcare platforms that rely heavily on generative AI models, HAQ was designed with a deterministic framework grounded in traceable clinical evidence. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Kruse’s work on the political history of modern conservatism has helped readers understand that today’s partisan landscape did not emerge overnight but has a long, traceable history. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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