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Retrace

//ɹiːˈtɹeɪs// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The period when the beam of the cathode-ray tube returns to its initial horizontal position in order to start the next line of the display.
  2. 2
    An instance of retracement.
Verb
  1. 1
    To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again. transitive
  2. 2
    reassemble mentally wordnet
  3. 3
    To go back over something, usually in an attempt at rediscovery. transitive

    "He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them."

  4. 4
    to go back over again wordnet
  5. 5
    To undergo retracement. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French retracer, from Middle French retracier.

Etymology 2

From French retracer, from Middle French retracier.

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