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Definition back end in British English

back end noun

[singular] noun
/ˈbæk ˌend/
1

the part of a website that makes it work. It includes applications that tell websites what to do, servers where websites get data, and databases that store the information websites use.

Example

This site had a sophisticated back end that made managing the site simple.

Synonyms and related words
back end blog blogroll
2

the part of something, especially a vehicle, that is furthest from the front

Example

I just missed the back end of a small pickup truck that was turning into a driveway.

3

the end of a period of time

Example

We saw a noticeable improvement in trading conditions towards the back end of our financial year.

Definition back end in British English