backlog
1 of 2noun
back·log ˈbak-ˌlȯg 
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1
: a large log at the back of a hearth fire
2
: an accumulation of tasks unperformed or materials not processed
a backlog of court cases
backlog
2 of 2verb
backlogged; backlogging; backlogs
: accumulate
Example Sentences
Noun We have a huge backlog of orders to be filled.
Recent Examples on the Web
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 An impending strike could be yet another setback for the supply chain following the backlog from COVID-19. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 At the time Grant and the other 19 people filled out their registration applications, the state backlog to determine eligibility of felons was enormous. al, 6 Sep. 2022 The conflict has also left a backlog among European allies who have provided hundreds of millions of dollars of weaponry to Ukraine with the promise that the U.S. and its defense industry would help those countries to replenish their own stocks. Gordon Lubold, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 In recent weeks, to resolve the backlog, the agency has sent out two batches of notebooks, a total of 70,000. Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 The 41-page document attributed the backlog to several factors. Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 27 Aug. 2022 In this case, the agency may need backup vendors to ensure swift, cost-effective delivery of supplies and avoid a backlog. Sheeraz Memon, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The rush to the altar may slow down as the backlog of pandemic-era parties works itself out. Allison Morrow, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Roger Conrad, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 See More
Noun
In February, the city’s infrastructure backlog surpassed $4 billion for the first time. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 An impending strike could be yet another setback for the supply chain following the backlog from COVID-19. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 At the time Grant and the other 19 people filled out their registration applications, the state backlog to determine eligibility of felons was enormous. al, 6 Sep. 2022 The conflict has also left a backlog among European allies who have provided hundreds of millions of dollars of weaponry to Ukraine with the promise that the U.S. and its defense industry would help those countries to replenish their own stocks. Gordon Lubold, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 In recent weeks, to resolve the backlog, the agency has sent out two batches of notebooks, a total of 70,000. Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 The 41-page document attributed the backlog to several factors. Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 27 Aug. 2022 In this case, the agency may need backup vendors to ensure swift, cost-effective delivery of supplies and avoid a backlog. Sheeraz Memon, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The rush to the altar may slow down as the backlog of pandemic-era parties works itself out. Allison Morrow, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Verb
During 2021, Energy Resources added 7.2 GW of new wind, solar and energy storage projects to backlog, which has grown at a 20 percent compound annual rate since 2017. Roger Conrad, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 Outside of that May backlog, Alabama’s case count hasn’t been this high since March - though cases are still well below the highs seen here in December and January. al, 13 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1963, in the meaning defined above
backlog
noun
as in inventory
a large number of jobs or items that are waiting to be finished or processed We have a huge backlog of orders yet to be filled. Synonyms & Similar Words
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