glossary — plain english
Deliverable
A specific output a task or project must produce, such as an approved design or a working feature.
"Design the homepage" describes a task. "Approved homepage design" names its deliverable. That distinction helps the team report what has been completed, beyond how much time was spent on the work.
Name the deliverable and agree on what qualifies it as complete. For a design, that might include approval; for a feature, it might mean the agreed behavior works in production. That gives reviewers something specific to check.
A milestone can mark when a deliverable is handed over or accepted. Give it a name that says what will be ready on that date.
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