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.
NYC Slang
backed up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
backlogqueueaccumulationpending itemswork queuetransaction backlog
Antonyms / Antônimos
completionclearanceresolution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acúmulo de processamento
Most common and formal term used in business and government contexts
Brazil (informal)
fila de espera
More colloquial term meaning 'waiting queue'
São Paulo (business)
atraso no processamento
Often used in corporate and industrial settings
Portugal
acumulação de processamento
Portuguese variant with slightly different phrasing

Related Words

processing delaypendingqueue managementworkflowthroughputbottleneckefficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the backlog
reduce the backlog
processing bottleneck
buried in paperwork
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