backlog
/ˈbæk.lɒɡ/
noun
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A large log to burn at the back of a fire.
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A reserve source or supply.
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An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
"He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk."
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A log containing text previously read, as in text-based video games or chat rooms.
Etymology
From back + log. 1680s; originally a large log at the back of a fire. Figurative sense from 1880s, meaning "something stored up for later use". Possibly influenced by logbook as well.