Deliverables

Beginner 💼 Corporate / Business

Definition

Stuff you promised to produce by a certain date—the promises you'll scramble to deliver at the last minute.

Example Usage

The project deliverables include a prototype, wireframes, and a final report due by March 31.

Source: Project management terminology

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