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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

backtracking

/ˈbækˌtrækɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does backtracking mean?

noun

The act of retracing one's steps or reconsidering a decision, often in a systematic or methodical way. A technique used in problem-solving, computer science, and other fields to find a solution by trying different paths and backtracking when necessary.

Example

"The detective used backtracking to re-examine the crime scene and piece together the events of the night."

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