backward chaining
[ˈbækwərd ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ]
noun
encadeamento regressivo
1. A problem-solving and reasoning method in artificial intelligence and logic that starts with the desired goal and works backward to find the facts or rules that support it
The expert system used backward chaining to diagnose the medical condition by starting from the suspected disease and finding matching symptoms
O sistema especialista usou encadeamento regressivo para diagnosticar a condição médica, começando pela doença suspeita e encontrando sintomas correspondentes
2. In logic programming, a top-down inference technique that begins with a goal to prove and recursively searches for rules and facts that can support that goal
Prolog uses backward chaining as its primary inference mechanism to query the knowledge base
Prolog usa encadeamento regressivo como seu mecanismo de inferência primário para consultar a base de conhecimento
This is specialized technical terminology primarily used in computer science, artificial intelligence, and software engineering contexts. The term is consistent across English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions, with usage concentrated in academic and professional technology environments. In Brazil, it's commonly taught in computer science programs, particularly in courses on artificial intelligence, expert systems, and logic programming.
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