backtracking
The word “backtracking” has 3 syllables: back-track-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌtrækɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for backtracking?
In the thesaurus, “backtracking” has 12 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backtracking along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backtracking
- annulment
- backpedaling
- change of mind
- denial
- disavowal
- disclaimer
- overturning
- repudiation
- reversal
- reverting
- revoking
- turnaround
Antonyms for backtracking
- fulfilling
- keeping
- maintaining
- satisfying
- supporting
Meanings of backtracking
- verb
- To retrace one's steps.
- To repeat or review work already done.
- To taxi down an active runway in the opposite direction to that being used for takeoff.
- To exercise a racehorse around the racetrack in the opposite direction to that in which races are run.
- 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 software engineer detected a bug in the program and began backtracking to identify its source.
- The politician's backtracking on key campaign promises eroded public trust in their leadership.
- In complex problem-solving scenarios, backtracking allows us to explore different paths to reach a solution.
- The mountaineers faced challenges while backtracking along the treacherous mountain trail.
- Effective project management requires clear communication and minimal backtracking to ensure timely completion.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backtracking, such as: annulment, backpedaling, change of mind, denial, disavowal, disclaimer, fulfilling.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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backpedaling
- annulment
- backtracking
- cancellation
- denial
- disavowal
- disclaimer
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- repudiation
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