English · Work & Business
deliverable
/dɪˈlɪv.ər.ə.bəl/
[/dɪˈlɪv.ər.ə.bəl/]
required output
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A tangible or intangible output that must be produced and handed over as part of a project.
Example
The final deliverable is a fully tested application plus complete user documentation by Friday.
The final deliverable is a fully tested application plus complete user documentation by Friday.
Etymology
Noun use of the adjective 'deliverable', popularized in project-management jargon in the late twentieth century.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in project management and consulting contexts.