backlog
Backlog (noun) means an accumulation of unfinished work, unfilled orders, or unresolved tasks. Example: “The support team is working through a huge backlog of tickets.”
How to Use Backlog
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pile-up of unfinished tasks or unfulfilled orders waiting to be dealt with.
Word Forms
backlogged past tense, backlogs plural, backlogs singular
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The support team is working through a huge _____ of tickets.
Etymology
Originally a large log burned at the back of a fire; the figurative "stored-up work" meaning emerged in the 1880s.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “backlog” mean?
The word “backlog” means an accumulation of unfinished work, unfilled orders, or unresolved tasks. In plain terms, a pile-up of unfinished tasks or unfulfilled orders waiting to be dealt with.
How do you pronounce “backlog”?
“Backlog” is pronounced BAKLAWG (/ˈbæk(ˌ)lɔɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “backlog” in a sentence?
Here is “backlog” used in a sentence: “The support team is working through a huge backlog of tickets.”
What part of speech is “backlog”?
Depending on how it is used, “backlog” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “backlog” come from?
The word “backlog” dates back to around 1880. Originally a large log burned at the back of a fire; the figurative "stored-up work" meaning emerged in the 1880s.
Is “backlog” a common word?
“Backlog” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “backlog” have?
“Backlog” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an accumulation of unfinished work, unfilled orders, or unresolved tasks.