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BACKLOG Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word backlog. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word backlog. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BACKLOG

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reserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

stockpile
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• a storage pile accumulated for future use

verb

• have on hand

accumulation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an increase by natural growth or addition

• several things grouped together or considered as a whole

• the act of accumulating

• (finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation

arrears
nounn
noun

• the state of being behind in payments

• an unpaid overdue debt

backup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

• the act of providing approval and support

excess
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

• the state of being more than full

• excessive indulgence

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

hoard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a secret store of valuables or money

verb

• save up as for future use

• get or gather together

logjam
nounn
noun

• any stoppage attributable to unusual activity

• an immovable mass of logs blocking a river

overabundance
nounn
noun

• the state of being more than full

• a quantity that is more than what is appropriate

overflow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a large flow

• the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

verb

• flow or run over (a limit or brim)

• overflow with a certain feeling

overhang
nounn
noun

• projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else

verb

• project over

• be suspended over or hang over

oversupply
nounn
noun

• the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall

verb

• supply with an excess of

stock
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)

• the merchandise that a shop has on hand

• the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun

• a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation

• a supply of something available for future use

• the hereditary derivation of an individual

• a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

• liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

• the reputation and popularity a person has

• persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant

• a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants

• any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers

• any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia

• lumber used in the construction of something

• the handle end of some implements or tools

• an ornamental white cravat

• any animals kept for use or profit

adjective satellite

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

• routine

• regularly and widely used or sold

verb

• have on hand

• equip with a stock

• supply with fish

• supply with livestock

• amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use

• provide or furnish with a stock of something

• put forth and grow sprouts or shoots

store
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

• a supply of something available for future use

• an electronic memory device

• a depository for goods

verb

• keep or lay aside for future use

• find a place for and put away for storage

surplus
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

arrear
nounn
noun

• Work to be done, obligation.

• Unpaid debt.

• That which is in the rear or behind.

adverb

• Towards the rear, backwards.

• Behind time; overdue.

Best Hypernyms For BACKLOG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for backlog, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
accumulation accumulate aggregation amass assemblage collection conglomerate cumulate firewood gather
Phrases (1)
pile up

Alternatives for RESERVE

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