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bogdown


Meanings
  • noun

    A situation in which progress is delayed or hindered, often due to an overload of work or information.

    - "The project hit a bogdown due to unexpected delays."
    - "The team was working through a bogdown in their project's development."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with bogdown
downtown , slowdown , brown , town
Variants
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bog down , bogged down , bogging down , bogs down
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'bogdown' is unclear, but it may be related to the idea of being stuck in a bog or mire.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'bogdown' first appeared in print in the early 1900s.

  2. The term is often used in project management to describe a delay or setback in a project's schedule.


Related Concepts
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  1. work overload: A situation where an employee or team is given too much work to handle, leading to delays and decreased productivity.

  2. information overload: A state of being overwhelmed by too much information, making it difficult to process and make decisions.


How to Memorize "bogdown"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a car stuck in a muddy bog, unable to move forward. This visualization can help you remember the meaning of 'bogdown'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bogdown' with the feeling of being stuck or delayed.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bogged Down By Overload' to remember the meaning of 'bogdown'.


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