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The term "back end" is used in various fields to describe components or phases that are not immediately visible or accessible to the end user or participant.

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Definition

B2Computing

(technical)The server-side part of an application, handling data storage, processing, and retrieval.

Example

  • The back end of the website manages user data and transactions.

B1General

The rear or less visible part of something.

Example

  • We need to fix the back end of the car before the road trip.

C1Business

(finance)The final phase of a business arrangement, often involving profit-sharing or deferred payments.

Example

  • The actors received a percentage of the profits as part of their back end deal.

B2Regional

(dialectal, UK)The latter part of the year, especially autumn.

Example

  • In Northern England, the back end of the year is known for its chilly weather.

C1Entertainment

(industry-specific)Payments made based on a percentage of profits or revenue from a work.

Example

  • The director earned a substantial back end from the film's success.

C2Nuclear

(technical)Processing spent fuel from a nuclear reactor into reusable materials.

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