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These terms are used fairly interchangeably. There are two kinds of citation chaining - forwards & backwards. Backwards is tracking a source you already have "backwards" in time. Forwards is tracking other sources that have also cited the source you have since it was published, thus you're moving "forwards" through time.
We have a guide and video on citation chaining to learn more including tools to make it much easier.