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backtracking

/ˈbæk.træk.ɪŋ/

backtrackingnoun

Translations

откат

The project required some backtracking to fix earlier mistakes.

Проект потребовал некоторого отката, чтобы исправить предыдущие ошибки.

возврат

The algorithm uses backtracking to find the solution.

Алгоритм использует возврат для нахождения решения.

Additional translations

обратный ход

отступление

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

reverse course

backtrackinggerund / present participle

/ˈbækˌtrækɪŋ/

Used attributively, especially in computing, to describe algorithms or searches that employ the backtracking method.

Definitions

Relating to or employing the backtracking method, especially in computer science or problem-solving.

A backtracking search algorithm systematically explores all possible configurations.

backtrackverb

backtracking

Gerund

backtracked

Past Simple

backtracked

Past Participle

backtracking

Gerund

/ˈbæk.træk/

Translations

отступать

He had to backtrack on his previous statement.

Ему пришлось отступать от своего предыдущего заявления.

возвращаться

We need to backtrack to find the lost trail.

Нам нужно возвращаться, чтобы найти потерянную тропу.

Additional translations

пятиться

откатываться

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

backtracknoun

Definitions

The act of retracing one's steps or going back over a path or course.

Their backtrack took them across the same river they had just crossed.

A reversal or change in opinion, policy, or decision.

The company's sudden backtrack on the merger surprised investors.

backtrackadjective

Definitions

Relating to or involving backtracking, especially in computing or problem-solving contexts.

The backtrack algorithm systematically explores all possible configurations.