What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Backlog vs Backorder - What's the difference?

backlog | backorder |

As nouns the difference between backlog and backorder

is that backlog is an accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders or unfinished work while backorder is an order that cannot be currently filled or shipped, but is requested nonetheless for when the item becomes available again.

As a verb backlog

is to acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog.

backlog

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders or unfinished work
    • He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk.
  • A reserve source or supply

    • Verb

  • (intransitive) To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog

    • References

    English intransitive verbs English transitive verbs English words suffixed with -log

    backorder

    English

    Alternative forms

    * back order

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An order that cannot be currently filled or shipped, but is requested nonetheless for when the item becomes available again.