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Back Order

Definition:

A back order refers to a situation in which a requested or ordered item is not currently available in stock and is therefore temporarily out of stock.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

(Popular) When a product is temporarily out of stock but can be ordered for future delivery.

Example sentence: I tried to purchase the latest bestselling novel, but it was on back order, so I had to wait a few days for it to arrive.

Related products on Amazon: Books on back order

Sense 2:

(Local) In supply chain management, a back order can refer to a customer’s request for an item that is currently unavailable.

Example sentence: Due to unforeseen demand, the company had to prioritize fulfilling back orders for the highly sought-after product.

Related products on Amazon: Back order management tools

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