To understand what it means, you need more information. Please provide me with more details, such as:
* What subject or field are you referring to? (e.g., math, computer science, psychology, etc.)
* What is the context of the phrase? (e.g., a problem-solving strategy, a learning objective, etc.)
* Can you give an example of what you think it might mean?
Once I have more context, I can give you a more accurate and helpful explanation.