back-end

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See also: backend and back end

English

Noun

back-end (plural back-ends)

  1. Alternative form of back end.

Adjective

back-end (not comparable)

  1. (computing) Relating to the back end part of a hardware or software system.
    Antonym: front-end
    back-end database
    back-end developer
    • 2025 February 9, Matt Egan, “Consumer watchdog ordered to stop fighting financial abuse and to work from home as HQ temporarily shuts down”, in CNN‎:
      DOGE officials have been granted administrative access to CFPB systems, including content management system, back-end systems for the bureau’s website and the active directory of personnel, the source told CNN.

Scots

Noun

back-end (plural back-ends)

  1. autumn

Synonyms

Adjective

back-end (not comparable)

  1. (computing) Relating to the back end part of a hardware or software system.
    Antonym: front-end
    back-end ingineer
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    back-end programmin
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