back end
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing the parts of a computer program or website that handle data and logic behind the scenes.
adj.relating to the server-side or internal logic of a software application, typically involving databases and APIs that the end-user does not interact with directly.
Simple“The team is looking for a back-end developer to manage their database.”
In context“The back-end architecture was redesigned to handle the sudden influx of traffic without compromising the integrity of the user data.”
UsageUsually hyphenated when used as an adjective before a noun.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the part of a software system that users do not see or interact with.
n.the portion of a system or application that is responsible for data storage, security, and processing logic.
Simple“We need to update the back-end to make the website load faster.”
In context“While the interface looks modern, the back-end is built on legacy code that requires significant maintenance.”
UsageOften written as two words ('back end') when used as a noun, though the hyphenated form is common in technical documentation.
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