English · Work & Business
backlog
/ˈbækˌlɒɡ/
[/ˈbækˌlɒɡ/]
accumulated pending work
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A list of tasks or work that has accumulated and is waiting to be done.
Example
The product backlog held dozens of features the team still hoped to build.
The product backlog held dozens of features the team still hoped to build.
Etymology
Originally a log kept at the back of a fire; the 'accumulated work' sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in agile development and project management.