backlogs
/ˈbækˌlɒɡz/
NOUN
1. Accumulated unfinished work or pending orders
Quantities of work, orders, or tasks that have accumulated because they have not yet been completed, processed, or fulfilled.
1.1. Unfinished tasks and work
Work or responsibilities that remain incomplete, often because the amount of work exceeds the available time or resources.
Synonyms
- accumulations
- buildups
- piles
- pileups
- pending work
Examples
- The team worked overtime to clear the project backlogs ahead of schedule.
- The student diligently tackled the academic backlogs to improve their grades.
- The organization faced challenges in reducing its administrative backlogs.
Related Words
- workload
- assignments
- deadlines
- workflow
- tasks
1.2. Unfulfilled orders and deliveries
Orders or customer requests that a business has received but has not yet produced, processed, shipped, or delivered.
Synonyms
- accumulated orders
- pending orders
- order accumulations
Examples
- The sudden surge in online orders resulted in considerable shipping backlogs.
- The manufacturer struggled to fulfill its growing order backlogs.
- The company introduced a new system to reduce customer service backlogs.
Related Words
- inventory
- fulfillment
- shipping
- production
- demand
NOUN
2. Reserve supplies or stored resources
Supplies or resources kept available for future use.
2.1. Stored supplies and reserves
Collections of materials, resources, or provisions retained for use when needed.
Synonyms
- reserves
- stockpiles
- stocks
- stores
- supplies
- caches
Examples
- The organization maintained backlogs of emergency supplies for future disasters.
- The warehouse held several backlogs of essential materials.
- The reserve supplies helped the factory continue operating during the shortage.
Related Words
- inventory
- provisions
- resources
- warehouse
- supply
NOUN
3. Large logs placed behind a fire
Large pieces of wood placed at the back of a fireplace, traditionally to keep a fire burning.
3.1. Fireplace logs
Large logs positioned at the rear of a fireplace fire.
Synonyms
- firelogs
Examples
- The fireplace was prepared with backlogs to keep the fire burning through the evening.
Related Words
NOUN
4. Stored records of previous messages
Records containing text or messages that have appeared previously in a conversation or text-based game.
4.1. Chat and game message history
Stored collections of earlier messages or text entries that users can review later.
Synonyms
- chat histories
- message histories
- text logs
Examples
- Players can review the backlogs to catch up on messages they missed during the game.
- The chat application stores message backlogs so users can read earlier conversations.
Related Words
- transcripts
- conversations
- archives
- chat rooms
- message logs