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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