Difference between Backlog and Log

What is the difference between Backlog and Log?

Backlog as a noun is an accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders or unfinished work while Log as a noun is the trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.

Backlog

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders or unfinished work A reserve source or supply

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog

Log

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cut trees into logsTo cut down (trees).To travel at a specified speed, as ascertained by log chipTo cut down trees in an area, harvesting and transporting the logs as woodTo make, to add an entry (or more) in a log(book).To travel (a distance) as shown in a logbook

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.Any bulky piece as cut from the above, used as timber, fuel etc.A chip log, a device used in navigation to estimate the speed of a vessel through water.A logbook.A blockhead, very dumb person.A longboard.A rolled cake with filling; Swiss roll.A logbook, or journal of a vessel (or aircraft)'s progressA chronological record of actions, performances, computer/network usage, etc.

Example sentence: Not so cold, some snow fell. I went inside the log cabin and said goodbye to Mother, she was so alike grandmother, just younger.

We hope you now know whether to use Backlog or Log in your sentence.

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