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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

backlog

/ˈbækˌlɒɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does backlog mean?

noun

A list or collection of tasks, jobs, or items that have been postponed or delayed, often because they are not urgent or have been pushed to the end of a queue. In software development, a backlog is a list of features or tasks that are to be implemented in a product or system.

Example

"The company's backlog of orders was cleared within a week, thanks to the extra staff hired to meet the demand."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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