Deliverable: meaning, definitions and examples

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deliverable

 

[ dɪˈlɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

project management

Capable of being delivered, completed, or achieved within a specified period of time.

Synonyms

achievable, attainable, feasible.

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Word Description / Examples
deliverable

Used in project management or business to describe a tangible or intangible product or service that can be provided upon completion of a project.

  • The final report is a deliverable due at the end of the quarter.
  • We need to outline the key deliverables in our project plan.
achievable

Describes a goal or task that is possible to accomplish with effort and resources; often used in motivational or planning contexts.

  • Setting achievable goals is important for maintaining motivation.
  • With the right strategy, this target is achievable within the year.
attainable

Similar to 'achievable', it refers to something that can be reached or accomplished, often used in the context of setting realistic goals.

  • The company's sales targets for the year are high but attainable.
  • Make sure your fitness goals are attainable to avoid discouragement.
feasible

Describes an action, project, or idea that is possible and practical to do; common in engineering, planning, and business.

  • The engineers are assessing whether the project is technically feasible.
  • After reviewing all options, expanding the factory seems the most feasible solution.

Examples of usage

  • The team set clear deadlines to ensure all deliverable tasks were completed on time.
  • This report is a key deliverable for our client presentation next week.
Context #2 | Noun

business

Something that is produced or completed as part of a project.

Synonyms

output, product, result.

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deliverable

Use in project management and business contexts to refer to tangible or intangible products provided as a result of work done or a contract.

  • The team is finalizing the deliverables for the end of the month
  • What are the key deliverables for this project phase?
output

Use when referring to the measurable result, especially in contexts like production, industry, or data processing.

  • The factory's output has increased by 20% this year
  • Analyzing the output of the software can give insights into its performance
product

Use in marketing, business, and manufacturing to indicate goods or services created for consumers.

  • This company releases new products every year
  • The latest product from Apple has been well-received by users
result

Use to describe the outcome of an action, process, or event, in various general contexts such as exams, work, experiments, or surveys.

  • The results of the experiment were surprising
  • She was pleased with her exam results

Examples of usage

  • The final deliverable of the project was a detailed marketing strategy.
  • Our team is responsible for delivering all project deliverables by the end of the month.

Translations

Translations of the word "deliverable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entregável

🇮🇳 प्रदाय

🇩🇪 Liefergegenstand

🇮🇩 hasil

🇺🇦 результат

🇵🇱 produkt końcowy

🇯🇵 成果物

🇫🇷 livrable

🇪🇸 entregable

🇹🇷 teslim edilebilir

🇰🇷 납품물

🇸🇦 قابل للتسليم

🇨🇿 dodávka

🇸🇰 dodávka

🇨🇳 可交付成果

🇸🇮 dobavljivo

🇮🇸 afhentanlegt

🇰🇿 тапсыруға болатын

🇬🇪 მიწოდებადი

🇦🇿 təqdim edilə bilən

🇲🇽 entregable

Etymology

The word 'deliverable' originated from the verb 'deliver,' which comes from Middle English 'delivren' and Old French 'delivrer.' The concept of 'deliverable' in project management gained popularity in the 20th century as a way to define tangible outcomes or products that result from a project.

See also: deliver, deliverance, deliverer, deliveries, delivering, delivery, undelivered.