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noun
(A SMALL AMOUNT REMAINING AFTER THE MAIN PART IS GONE)
After cooking, a residue was left. - Nach dem Kochen blieb ein Rückstand zurück.
(THE AMOUNT BY WHICH SOMETHING IS LESS THAN REQUIRED)
The company has a deficit in its budget. - Die Firma hat einen Rückstand in ihrem Budget.
(AN ACCUMULATION OF UNCOMPLETED WORK OR MATTERS)
We have a backlog of orders. - Wir haben einen Rückstand an Bestellungen.
(A DELAY OR A PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN EVENTS)
There is a lag in the deliveries. - Es gibt einen Rückstand bei den Lieferungen.
(MONEY THAT IS OWED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN PAID EARLIER)
He has arrears in his payments. - Er hat Rückstände bei seinen Zahlungen.