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backend

1 4.4

The back part of something, often a car or building, and the final stage of a project

noun
/ˈbækˌɛnd/

: parte trasera

Examples

So we had a backend deal, a completely fair backend that I was happy with.

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So we had a backend deal, a completely fair backend that I was happy with.

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Unfortunately, I can't see the backend of that calc.

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They will continue to fill the bench and bullpen with farm hands, and I presume the backend of the rotation will be used as well.

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The mechanics inspected the backend of the vehicle to ensure everything was functioning properly.
As we reached the backend of the project timeline, final adjustments were made before the launch.
The artist spent hours perfecting the backend of the sculpture to achieve a seamless finish.

Synonyms

rear

vsbackend

270 1.0

The back part of something, like a car or building

includes both that part and final stage in processes

backside

vsbackend

26 1.6

The rear side of something like a building or card

also refers to the final stage or end of a process

Surface Forms

backend singular

backends plural

Morphology

backend = back + end (transparent) = back + end

Literally the 'back' + 'end' (rear part); meaning is directly and predictably derived from the components.

Etymology

Backend comes from back 'the rear' and end 'final part'. It can mean the rear part of a vehicle or the final stage of a process, which is why we call the last or hidden part the 'backend'.