trace
nounA visible mark, such as a footprint, made or left by the passage of a person, animal, or thing.
nounEvidence or an indication of the former presence or existence of something; a vestige.
nounAn extremely small amount or barely perceivable indication.
nounA constituent, such as a chemical compound or element, present in quantities less than a standard limit.
nounA path or trail that has been beaten out by the passage of animals or people.
nounAn act of researching or ascertaining the origin or location of something.
nounA line drawn by a recording instrument, such as a cardiograph.