Traceability

//ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The ability to trace (identify and measure) all the stages that led to a particular point in a process that consists of a chain of interrelated events countable, uncountable

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"The President is directing federal agencies to develop a comprehensive program aimed at deterring illegal fishing, addressing seafood fraud, and preventing illegally caught fish from entering the marketplace by increasing traceability and transparency."

Etymology

From trace + -ability, also analyzable as traceable + -ity.

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