traceable

adjective

trace·​able ˈtrā-sə-bəl 

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

Examples of traceable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

True readiness requires systems that offer traceable reasoning, safety assurance, and hybrid validation under diverse conditions. —Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025

Review activity should be visible, traceable and auditable. —Aditya Shah, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

In my experience, setting specific objectives and clearly outlining the scope and key questions ensures that every step—from data collection and analysis to comprehensive documentation and conclusive reporting—is accountable and traceable. —Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Her pieces are often inspired by the African diaspora and nature with all the raw materials being traceable. —Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 6 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for traceable

• erasable
• replaceable
• untraceable
• irreplaceable