Backouts

/ˈbæk.aʊts/ noun

Definition

Plural of backout; multiple instances of withdrawal, reversals, or undoings of commitments or database operations.

Etymology

From backout (back + out) + -s (plural suffix), forming the plural of the noun.

Kelly Says

In software development, frequent backouts can indicate either healthy testing (finding bugs before release) or serious planning problems—context is everything.

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