noun, verb — 4 senses
Etymology From back + list.
Media, Publishing A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.
Media, Publishing Of books being planned Expected to achieve years of adequate sales while on a backlist, and to be profitable on that basis, even if predicted not to sell in huge numbers when new.
Etymology From back + list.
To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
Media, Publishing To place (a book) on a backlist.
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