back-end
|back/end|
B2
/bæk ɛnd/
non-user-facing system part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'back-end' originates from the combination of 'back' and 'end', where 'back' meant 'rear' and 'end' meant 'termination or conclusion'.
Historical Evolution
'back-end' evolved from the concept of the 'back' part of a system, contrasting with the 'front-end'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the rear part of any system, but over time it evolved to specifically denote the non-user-facing part of software systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the part of a system or application that is not visible to the user, typically responsible for data storage and processing.
The back-end of the website handles all the database queries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 15:25