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back⋅log

[bak-lawg, -log] noun, verb, -logged, -log⋅ging.
–noun
1. a reserve or accumulation, as of stock, work, or business: a backlog of business orders.
2. a large log at the back of a hearth to keep up a fire. Compare forestick.
–verb (used with object)
3. to hold in reserve, as for future handling or repair.
4. to enter and acknowledge (an order) for future shipment.
–verb (used without object)
5. to accumulate in a backlog: Orders are starting to backlog faster than we can process them.

Origin:
1675–85; back 1 + log


1. supply, stock, store, fund, cache, reservoir.
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back·log   (bāk'lŏg', -lôg')   
n.  
  1. A reserve supply or source.

  2. An accumulation, especially of unfinished work or unfilled orders.

  3. A large log at the back of a fire in a fireplace.

v.   back·logged, back·log·ging, back·logs

v.   tr.
To acquire (something) as a backlog.
v.   intr.
To become a backlog; accumulate.
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