paper trail

Definition

A written record, history, or collection of evidence.

Example Sentences

• "Keep a good paper trail in case anyone asks you why you arrived at that conclusion."
• "The only paper trail is the cashed money order, and unless it was cashed at a place where they actually know the payee (like the bank), the money order could have been stolen and cashed by someone else."
• "With a good paperwork system in place, including a working paper trail, it becomes much easier to manage the flow of relevant information regarding your plants and orders."