back-end

adjective

Relating to the back end part of a hardware or software system.

“back-end database”

Opposite
front-end
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Meanings

nounback-end (plural back-ends)

plural back-ends

  1. alternativeAlternative form of back end.
adjectiveback-end (not comparable)
  1. not comparablecomputingRelating to the back end part of a hardware or software system.

    back-end database

    2 more examples

    back-end developer

    DOGE officials have been granted administrative access to CFPB systems, including content management system, back-end systems for the bureau’s website and the active directory of personnel, the source told CNN.

    2025 February 9, Matt Egan, “Consumer watchdog ordered to stop fighting financial abuse and to work from home as HQ temporarily shuts down”, in CNN

    Antonyms: front-end

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveRelating to the back end part of a hardware or software system.

Opposite
front-end
Cite this entry
APA

back-end. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back-end

MLA

“back-end.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back-end. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “back-end,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back-end.

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