backoff

English

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) The situation where an algorithm or process refrains from taking an action it would otherwise have taken.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English off (first element of noun).

Origin

English

off

Gloss

first element of noun

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