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backlog

 

[ หˆbรฆk.lษ’ษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

project management

A backlog is a list of tasks or items that need to be completed or addressed. It often refers to the accumulated work that has not yet been processed, which can result from delays or an influx of new tasks. In agile methodologies, backlogs help teams prioritize and manage their work effectively.

Synonyms

accumulation, pending tasks, queue, to-do list.

Examples of usage

  • The development team has a backlog of features to implement.
  • We need to clear our backlog before taking on new projects.
  • She is responsible for organizing the product backlog.

Translations

Translations of the word "backlog" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pendรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค•เคฒเฅ‰เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรผckstand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumpukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะดะพะฒะพะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zalegล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒญใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท retard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pendiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท birikim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฑ๋กœ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุงูƒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpoลพdฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdrลพanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งฏๅŽ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaostanek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eign

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะถะฐั‚ั‚ะฐั€ ั‚ั–ะทั–ะผั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑฤŸฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atraso

Etymology

The term 'backlog' has its roots in the early 19th century, combining the words 'back' and 'log'. The word 'back' refers to something that is behind or delayed, while 'log' originally designated a record or a list. Thus, 'backlog' came to represent an accumulation of tasks that are yet to be addressed or completed. Over the years, its application expanded from nautical and logging contexts to business and project management. By the late 20th century, 'backlog' became particularly popular in software development and agile methodologies as teams sought to prioritize their work and manage incoming tasks efficiently. Today, it is widely recognized in various fields, emphasizing the necessity of organization and prioritization in workflow management.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,894, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.