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Backlog is a-ok with me, for now...

posted on Aug 14, 2007 06:41PM
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source
back·log /ˈbækˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bak-lawg, -log] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation 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; back1 + log]

—Synonyms 1. supply, stock, store, fund, cache, reservoir.
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source back·log (bāk'lŏg', -l?g') Pronunciation Key
n.
  1. A reserve supply or source.
  2. An accumulation, especially of unfinished work or unfilled orders.
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