Trace

usgb/treɪs/
verb

To find or discover something by investigation.

The police are trying to trace the person who made the call.
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Investigative Usage

Used when describing a methodical search for information or someone.

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Detectives traced the suspect's whereabouts.
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Process Emphasis

Implies a process; tracing something can take time and effort.

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Researchers spent years tracing the origins of the language.
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Research Context

Commonly used in research or historical contexts, where thoroughness is key.

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She traced her family tree through archival records.
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