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backtracking

UK
/ˈbæk.træk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbæk.træk.ɪŋ/

Translations

backtrackingnoun
revirementSurtout en politique ou en affaires.
Public criticism led to the government's backtracking on the proposed tax increase.
Les critiques du public ont entraîné le revirement du gouvernement sur la hausse d’impôt proposée.
retour sur traceInformatique ; méthode d’exploration et de résolution par essais successifs.
The programmer used backtracking to find the correct solution to the puzzle.
Le programmeur a utilisé le retour sur trace pour trouver la bonne solution à l’énigme.
Additional translations
retour sur ses pas
Synonyms
reverse course
retrace
reconsider
reassess
revisit
backtrackinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbækˌtrækɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækˌtrækɪŋ/
Used attributively, especially in computing, to describe algorithms or searches that employ the backtracking method.
de retour sur traceInformatique.
A backtracking search algorithm systematically explores all possible configurations.
Un algorithme de recherche de retour sur trace explore systématiquement toutes les configurations possibles.
backtrackverb

backtracking

Gerund

backtracked
Past Simple
backtracked
Past Participle
backtracking
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæk.træk/
US
/ˈbæk.træk/
revenir sur ses pas
After realizing he had taken a wrong turn, he had to backtrack to find the right path.
Après avoir réalisé qu’il s’était trompé de chemin, il a dû revenir sur ses pas pour trouver la bonne route.
revenir en arrièreSurtout en informatique ou dans un processus de résolution de problème.
If the search algorithm hits a dead end, it will backtrack to the last decision point.
Si l’algorithme de recherche aboutit à une impasse, il reviendra en arrière jusqu’au dernier point de décision.
revenir sur sa décision
The politician had to backtrack on his previous statements after facing public criticism.
Le politicien a dû revenir sur sa décision après avoir fait face aux critiques du public.
Additional translations
se rétracterSurtout pour des propos, une promesse ou une prise de position.
Synonyms
reconsider
reverse
withdraw
retrace
rethink

Definitions

backtrackingnoun
A method of solving problems by trying different possibilities and then abandoning them if they are not successful.
The programmer used backtracking to find the correct solution to the puzzle.
The act of retracing one's steps, often to return to a previous point or to reconsider a decision.
After realizing he had taken a wrong turn, he began backtracking to find the right path.
A reversal of a previously stated opinion, decision, or policy, especially in politics or business.
Public criticism led to the government's backtracking on the proposed tax increase.
backtrackinggerund / present participle
Relating to or employing the backtracking method, especially in computer science or problem-solving.
A backtracking search algorithm systematically explores all possible configurations.
backtrackverb
To retrace one's steps or go back over a path or course.
After realizing he had taken a wrong turn, he had to backtrack to find the right path.
To reverse a decision or change one's opinion.
The politician had to backtrack on his previous statements after facing public criticism.
In computing or logic, to return to a previous stage in a problem-solving process when a chosen path proves unsatisfactory.
If the search algorithm hits a dead end, it will backtrack to the last decision point.
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