Meaning of the word "back end" in English

What does "back end" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

back end

US /ˈbæk end/
UK /ˈbæk.end/
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Noun

1.

the part of a computer system or application that is not directly accessed by the user, typically responsible for data storage and processing

Example:
Our developers are working on improving the back end of the website.
The database management system is part of the back end.
2.

the final or later part of a period of time or an event

Example:
The team performed well in the back end of the season.
We'll deal with that issue on the back end of the project.