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- [bak-lawg, -log]
- /ˈbækˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg/
- /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-lawg, -log]
- /ˈbækˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg/
Definitions of backlog word
- countable noun backlog A backlog is a number of things which have not yet been done but which need to be done. 3
- noun backlog an accumulation of uncompleted work, unsold stock, etc, to be dealt with 3
- noun backlog a large log at the back of a fireplace 3
- noun backlog a large log at the back of a fire, as in a fireplace 3
- noun backlog a reserve of something stored, saved, etc. 3
- noun backlog an accumulation of unfilled orders, unfinished work, etc. 3
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Origin of backlog
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; back1 + log1
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Parts of speech for Backlog
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backlog popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
backlog usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backlog
noun backlog
- stockpile — a supply of material, as a pile of gravel in road maintenance.
- inventory — a complete listing of merchandise or stock on hand, work in progress, raw materials, finished goods on hand, etc., made each year by a business concern.
- stock — a supply of goods kept on hand for sale to customers by a merchant, distributor, manufacturer, etc.; inventory.
- reservoir — a small body of standing water; pond.
- supply — to furnish or provide (a person, establishment, place, etc.) with what is lacking or requisite: to supply someone clothing; to supply a community with electricity.
Antonyms for backlog
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