processing backlog
[/ˈprɑːsesɪŋ ˈbæklɔːɡ/]
nounpl: processing backlogs
acúmulo de processamento
1. A queue or accumulation of items, documents, or requests awaiting processing or completion
The government office is struggling with a processing backlog of visa applications.
O escritório do governo está lutando com um acúmulo de processamento de pedidos de visto.
2. In computing, unprocessed data or tasks waiting to be handled by a system
The server's processing backlog increased due to the sudden surge in user requests.
O acúmulo de processamento do servidor aumentou devido ao aumento repentino nas solicitações de usuários.
3. A delay in completing work or transactions due to volume constraints
The bank reduced its processing backlog by hiring additional staff.
O banco reduziu seu acúmulo de processamento contratando pessoal adicional.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American business, government, and technology sectors. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in discussions about bureaucratic efficiency and government services. In the US, it's prevalent in tech industry discussions regarding server capacity and data management. The term reflects concerns about operational efficiency and service delivery in modern organizations.
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