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Backlog

🔄 Synonyms of "Backlog"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
stockpilenoun	A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
lognoun	The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.
reservenoun	(transitive, ditransitive) To book in advance; to make a reservation for.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Backlog"

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Word	Definition
lognoun	The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.
stockpilenoun	A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
reservenoun	The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
damnoun	A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.
logjamnoun	(figuratively) A clog or such jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress.
roll-upnoun	Alternative form of rollup. [A kind of food made by wrapping ingredients in another food, e.g. fajitas.]
overhangnoun	(architecture) That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.
rollingnoun	The act by which something is rolled.
rollnoun	The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
slippagenoun	A lessening of performance or achievement.
gapnoun	An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
congestionnoun	The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.
retardationnoun	The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.
build-upnoun	Alternative form of buildup. [An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.]
jamnoun	(less common in the US) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts
accumulationnoun	The act of amassing or gathering, as into a pile.
buildupnoun	An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.
cumulationnoun	(uncommon) Synonym of accumulation.
accretionnoun	(uncountable, also figurative) Increase by natural growth, especially the gradual increase of organic bodies by the internal addition of matter; organic growth; also, the amount of such growth.
volumenoun	A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.