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backtracking

UK
/ˈbæk.træk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbæk.træk.ɪŋ/

Translations

backtrackingnoun
The project required some backtracking to fix earlier mistakes.
Проект потребовал некоторого отката, чтобы исправить предыдущие ошибки.
The algorithm uses backtracking to find the solution.
Алгоритм использует возврат для нахождения решения.
Additional translations
обратный ход
отступление
Synonyms
retrace
reconsider
reassess
revisit
reverse course
backtrackinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbækˌtrækɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækˌtrækɪŋ/
Used attributively, especially in computing, to describe algorithms or searches that employ the backtracking method.
backtrackverb

backtracking

Gerund

backtracked
Past Simple
backtracked
Past Participle
backtracking
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæk.træk/
US
/ˈbæk.træk/
He had to backtrack on his previous statement.
Ему пришлось отступать от своего предыдущего заявления.
We need to backtrack to find the lost trail.
Нам нужно возвращаться, чтобы найти потерянную тропу.
Additional translations
пятиться
откатываться
Synonyms
reconsider
withdraw
retrace
rethink
reverse

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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