Backlog (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a reserve or accumulation, as of stock, work, or business: a backlog of business orders.
  2. a large log at the back of a hearth to keep up a fire.
verb (used with object), back·logged, back·log·ging.
  1. to hold in reserve, as for future handling or repair.
  2. to enter and acknowledge (an order) for future shipment.
verb (used without object), back·logged, back·log·ging.
  1. to accumulate in a backlog: Orders are starting to backlog faster than we can process them.
noun
  1. an accumulation of uncompleted work, unsold stock, etc, to be dealt with
  2. a large log at the back of a fireplace
Backlog (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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