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Definition of traceability
traceability
/ˌtreɪsəˈbɪləti/
trace · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:traceably
•Plural:traceabilities
•Adjective:traceable
traceability Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
5
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• noun
1
The quality of having an origin, history, or location that may be found or followed, especially in supply chains, food production, or manufacturing.
Example
"The supermarket implemented a digital tracking system to ensure full traceability of its organic produce from farm to shelf."
2
In metrology and quality assurance, the property of a measurement or calibration whereby it can be related to stated reference standards through an unbroken chain of documented comparisons.
Example
"Laboratory instruments must undergo regular calibration to maintain metrological traceability to international standards."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Traceability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/traceability