backjumping

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of backtracking that may move more than one level at a time, used to improve the efficiency of certain algorithms.

Pronunciation

/ˈbækd͡ʒʌmpɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-backjumping.wav

Word forms

backjumping

Etymology

From back + jumping, modelled on backtracking.

Related words

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