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Trace - Definition and Overview |
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The word trace has several meanings:
- in linear algebra, the trace of a square matrix A is the sum of its main diagonal elements.
- in functional analysis, a trace is a generalization of a trace of a matrix over the orthonormal bases of a Hilbert space. See trace class.
- in field theory, see field trace.
- in semiology a trace is the physical and material result of poietic processes, the "message" made by a "producer" and interpreted by esthesic processes of a receiver. It exists and is analyzed on the neutral level.
- in deconstruction, a trace is the self-effacing signified that a sign differs/defers from.
- in computer chess, Trace is a chess engine.
- in transportation a trace is one of two, or more, straps, ropes or chains by which a carriage or wagon, or the like, is drawn by a harness horse or other draught animal. This definition results in the saying: to kick over the traces.
- in computer science, a trace is a detailed record of the steps a program executes during its execution, used as an aid in debugging.
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Example Usage of Trace |
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miranda_97nn: Trace Cyrus? Hottest guy ever! *.* |
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carlie_kollath: Trace Inn to be torn down in Tupelo http://bit.ly/5qrhrO |
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butchdaddy: @ChooseMics listening to that ole Trace elements ep from like 2005-06! So underated that shit!!! So killer! |
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