Backlog ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Backlog ( noun )

1. A large amount of work or tasks that have been accumulated and still need to be completed.
2. A quantity or supply that is accumulated and available for future use.
3. A collection of unfulfilled orders, requests or outstanding issues.

Origin:

From the middle english baklog, from the old english bæclog, from bæc ("back") + log ("block, log"). originally, a log lying behind a fire, now used for any accumulation of material lying unused.

Examples:

1. The company has a huge backlog of customer complaints that need to be addressed.
2. The IT department is facing a backlog of software updates that need to be installed.
3. The order backlog for the new product is growing quickly, which is a good sign for the company.
4. We have a backlog of inventory that needs to be cleared before the end of the quarter.
5. Due to the pandemic, there is a backlog of court cases waiting to be heard.

(As a verb)

Backlog ( verb )

1. A large amount of work or tasks that have been accumulated and still need to be completed.
2. A quantity or supply that is accumulated and available for future use.
3. A collection of unfulfilled orders, requests or outstanding issues.

Origin:

From the middle english baklog, from the old english bæclog, from bæc ("back") + log ("block, log"). originally, a log lying behind a fire, now used for any accumulation of material lying unused.

Examples:

1. The company has a huge backlog of customer complaints that need to be addressed.
2. The IT department is facing a backlog of software updates that need to be installed.
3. The order backlog for the new product is growing quickly, which is a good sign for the company.
4. We have a backlog of inventory that needs to be cleared before the end of the quarter.
5. Due to the pandemic, there is a backlog of court cases waiting to be heard.