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 65 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backtracking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for backtracking

U-ey
abjuration
abjuring
abnegating
abnegation
about-face
about-facing
abrogating
abrogation
annulling
annulment
backing down
backing off
backing out
backpedaling
begging off
change of heart
change of mind
change of plan
contradiction
contraversion
copping out
countermanding
crying off
denial
disavowal
disavowing
disclaimer
disowning
finking out
foreswearing
forswearing
gainsaying
nullification
one-eighty
overturning
palinode
recall
recalling
recantation
recanting
reneging
renouncing
repealing
repudiating
repudiation
rescinding
retractation
retracting
retraction
reversal
reversing
reverting
revocation
revoking
sea change
striking down
switching
taking back
turnaround
unsaying
volte-face
wimping out
withdrawal
withdrawing

Antonyms for backtracking

agreement
approval
confirmation
corroboration
fulfilling
honoring
keeping
maintaining
reaffirmation
restoration
satisfying
supporting
upholding

Meanings of backtracking

verb
1. To retrace one's steps.
2. To repeat or review work already done.
3. To taxi down an active runway in the opposite direction to that being used for takeoff.
4. To exercise a racehorse around the racetrack in the opposite direction to that in which races are run.
noun
1. (countable, uncountable) The act of one who, or that which, backtracks; a retracing of one's steps.
2. The usage of a runway as a taxiway, especially at private strips and smaller airports.
3. 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 78 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backtracking, such as: U-ey, abjuration, abjuring, abnegating, abnegation, about-face, about-facing.

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