De achterstand
Example: De achterstand in de levering vertraagt het hele logistieke proces.
Definition
"De achterstand" refers to the backlog or delay in a process, particularly in logistics, where tasks or deliveries are pending and causing slower overall progress. It indicates the accumulation of unfinished work that hinders timely completion.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de achterstand" combines "achter," meaning behind, and "stand," meaning position or status. Together, it literally means being behind in position or progress, reflecting its use to describe delays or backlogs. Did you know this concept is common in many languages, often relating to falling behind schedule?
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"De achterstand" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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