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Term: Paper Trail

Description:

Paper Trail refers to a collection of documents or records that provide evidence or information about a particular person, organization, or event. It commonly involves a chronological sequence of physical or digital paperwork that showcases the history or transactions related to a specific subject.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: A series of documents or records that create a written account of past events, actions, or transactions.

Example Sentence: The lawyer requested a copy of the paper trail to prepare for the upcoming trial.

2. Noun: Evidence or data found in written, printed, or electronic form that can be followed or examined in order to uncover information or understand a specific situation.

Example Sentence: The police detective diligently followed the paper trail to solve the mysterious crime.

3. Noun: In a figurative sense, it can refer to the documented history of a person's actions, decisions, or behavior.

Example Sentence: The politician's paper trail revealed a pattern of corruption and dishonesty.

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