Meaning of trace in English
1. a footprint or other mark left by the passage of a person, animal or thing
The police find blood traces in the car.
2. a small visible mark, sign, or evidence indicating the former existence, presence, or action of something
We found no trace of him on the island.
1. follow by means of marks, tracks, or clues
trace whereabouts of the criminal
2. try to find someone or something that has been disappeared by looking carefully for signs they have left behind
Rescue professionals and search dogs are still trying to trace the missing hiker.