Word
deliverable
A deliverable is a product, result, or service that must be provided to a client or stakeholder.
Meanings
A product, result, or service that must be provided to a client, customer, or stakeholder as part of a project or agreement.
Definition
In project management, a deliverable is any output, whether tangible or intangible, that is produced as a part of a project or process. It is something that can be delivered to a client or stakeholder at the completion of a task or phase. This could be a report, a piece of software, a new building, or even a completed service.
Examples
- The final report is the main deliverable for this phase of the project.
- Each team member is responsible for specific deliverables by the end of the week.
- Our client expects the software prototype to be a fully functional deliverable.
- Meeting all the project deliverables on time is crucial for client satisfaction.
- They discussed which deliverables were most critical for the next quarter.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "deliverable" (the output or result) with "delivery" (the act of transporting or providing something).
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