work backward

wɜːk ˈbækwəd
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Translation of work backward from English into German

Verbal expression

1.

planning problem-solving

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plan or solve by starting from the end result
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rückwärts planen vom Ergebnis her denken
  • We work backward to figure out the steps needed.Wir planen rückwärts, um die notwendigen Schritte herauszufinden.
2.

analysis

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retrace steps to understand a situation
US
zurückverfolgen
  • The detective worked backward to find the suspect.Der Detektiv arbeitete rückwärts, um den Verdächtigen zu finden.
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Synonyms and analogies of work backward in English

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Examples of work backward in a sentence

  • The team worked backward to create the launch timeline.
  • To solve the puzzle, you must work backward.
  • She worked backward to understand the timeline of events.

Translations of "work backward" in Context ordered by category and frequency

rückwärts zu planen

She advised her clients to work backward to identify the most effective marketing strategies.

Sie riet ihren Kunden, rückwärts zu planen, um die effektivsten Marketingstrategien zu identifizieren.

rückwärts zu arbeiten

In writing, she tends to work backward by outlining the conclusion first.

Beim Schreiben neigt sie dazu, rückwärts zu arbeiten, indem sie zuerst den Schluss umreißt.

hinten arbeiten

and work backward from there.

von dort nach hinten arbeiten wollte.

arbeite rückwärts

Set an end date and work backward.

Setze dir ein Zieldatum und arbeite rückwärts.

rückwärts arbeiten

If you are able to pinpoint exactly where and why you are losing traffic, it becomes easy to work backward on what you can do to fix or improve.

Wenn Sie bestimmen können, wo und warum Sie Traffic verlieren, können Sie rückwärts arbeiten um zu reparieren und verbessern. SIE WISSEN NOCH IMMER NICHT, WARUM SIE TRAFFIC VERLOREN HABEN?

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work backward: Examples and translations in context

The coach suggested we work backward to help pinpoint our team's weaknesses.

Der Trainer schlug vor, rückwärts zu planen, um die Schwächen unseres Teams herauszufinden.

In her essay, she recommended that students work backward to strengthen their arguments.

In ihrem Aufsatz empfahl sie den Studenten, rückwärts zu planen, um ihre Argumente zu stärken.

In his speech, he suggested we work backward to find a better solution.

In seiner Rede schlug er vor, rückwärts zu planen, um eine bessere Lösung zu finden.

He found it easier to work backward and trace each step in reverse.

Er fand es einfacher, rückwärts zu planen und jeden Schritt rückwärts nachzuvollziehen.

I like to work backward, beginning with the end goal in mind every time.

Ich mag es, rückwärts zu planen, indem ich jedes Mal mit dem Endziel vor Augen beginne.

The detective chose to work backward from the crime scene to gather clues.

Der Detektiv entschied sich dafür, vom Tatort aus rückwärts zu planen, um Hinweise zu sammeln.

In planning the event, it's wise to work backward to ensure everything is ready.

Bei der Planung der Veranstaltung ist es klug, rückwärts zu planen, um sicherzustellen, dass alles bereit ist.

He taught me to work backward by beginning with what needed to be achieved.

Er brachte mir bei, rückwärts zu arbeiten, indem man mit dem beginnt, was erreicht werden soll.

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