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backward induction

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.41 in modern English

Syllables
back-ward in-duc-tion
IPA
32
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
4
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of reasoning backwards in time, from the end of a problem or situation, to determine a sequence of optimal actions.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

backward inductions (plural)

Phrases

decision tree

Frequently Paired Words

decision tree

Questions

What does backward induction mean?
The process of reasoning backwards in time, from the end of a problem or situation, to determine a sequence of optimal actions.

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