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BACKTRACKING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Backtracking.

Backtracking - as a verb

Retrace one's course

Example: "The hikers got into a storm and had to turn back"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
double backturn back

Backtracking - as a noun

(countable, uncountable) the act of one who, or that which, backtracks; a retracing of one's steps.

The usage of a runway as a taxiway, especially at private strips and smaller airports.

The act of building all possible solutions to a problem incrementally, abandoning any candidate solution if it cannot lead to a valid solution.

Example Sentences

"The backtracking algorithm is used to solve problems like the N-Queens puzzle."
"One disadvantage of backtracking is that it can be computationally expensive."
"The Sudoku solver uses backtracking to find the correct numbers for each cell."
"In the maze-solving problem, backtracking helps in finding the correct path."
"The Eight Queens problem can be solved efficiently using backtracking."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKTRACKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backtracking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BACKTRACKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.

Is BACKTRACKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backtracking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKTRACKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 32.

Is BACKTRACKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backtracking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKTRACKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 31.

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