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backlognoun [ C usually singular ]

uk ​ /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ us ​ /ˈbæk.lɑːɡ/

(Definition of “backlog” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“backlog” in American English

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backlognoun [ C usually sing ]

us ​ /ˈbækˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/

› a large number of things waiting to be done:

I have a huge backlog of work on my desk.

(Definition of “backlog” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“backlog” in Business English

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backlognoun [ C, usually singular ]

uk ​ /ˈbæklɒɡ/ us ​

› a large number of things you have to do or deal with that has increased over a period of time:

She has a three-week backlog of work.
a backlog of orders
a growing/huge backlog
catch up on/deal with/clear a backlog I need to catch up on my backlog of emails before I can start work.

(Definition of “backlog” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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