backsolve

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verb

To determine the inputs that would lead to a given output in a mathematical system.

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Meanings

verbbacksolve (third-person singular simple present backsolves, present participle backsolving, simple past and past participle backsolved)

present singular third person backsolves · participle present backsolving · participle past backsolved · past backsolved

  1. To determine the inputs that would lead to a given output in a mathematical system.

Origin

From back + solve.

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Cite this entry
APA

backsolve. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backsolve

MLA

“backsolve.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backsolve. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “backsolve,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backsolve.

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