deliverable
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
The tangible end product.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈlɪvɚəbəl
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
businessmanagement
The tangible end product; that which will be delivered.
adjective
Able to be delivered.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (business, management) The tangible end product; that which will be delivered.
Used this way, deliverable is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in business or professional contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Business/professional
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More ways to use deliverable
- “Under this contract the deliverables include both software and hardware.”noun
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
The act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail).
Recovery or preservation from loss or danger.
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