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backlog in German

backlog in German is Haufen, Rücklage, Vorrat — backlog means an accumulation of unfinished work, unfilled orders, or unresolved tasks.

backlog in German

Haufen
noun
A reserve source or supply.
Rücklage
noun
A reserve source or supply.
Vorrat
noun
A reserve source or supply.
Rückstand
noun
An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
Arbeitsrückstand
noun
An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
Auftragsüberhang
noun
An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
Nachholbedarf
noun
An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
Rückstau
noun
An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
Überhang
noun
An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.

What does "backlog" mean?

  1. noun An accumulation of unfinished work, unfilled orders, or unresolved tasks.
    "With much of the building unrenovated since it was built in the 19th century, there is a significant backlog of repairs estimated to be in excess of £1bn."
  2. verb To build up as a backlog, or to cause a backlog.
    "Staff shortages backlogged shipments for weeks."
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backlog in a sentence

  • With much of the building unrenovated since it was built in the 19th century, there is a significant backlog of repairs estimated to be in excess of £1bn.
  • He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk.
  • Staff shortages backlogged shipments for weeks.

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What is "backlog" in German?
"backlog" in German is Haufen, Rücklage, Vorrat. backlog means: An accumulation of unfinished work, unfilled orders, or unresolved tasks.
Are there other ways to say "backlog" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "backlog": Haufen, Rücklage, Vorrat, Rückstand, Arbeitsrückstand, Auftragsüberhang.
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