Definitions
This project management glossary has been created with diligence, but there is no guarantee that all definitions are accurate. Some of the terms do not appear in the current version of the PMBOK but are listed here in order to provide information about terms that might still be used.
Also, please note that copying this material is forbidden since the copyright is restricted. You are allowed to quote parts of a definition, provided that you refer to this site with a working backlink AND you don’t quote more than 25 words from one definition in one document.
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Hi Tom,
Is there a printable version available,so that you can print the descriptions of each definition..Right now you need to click on each item and then go to the item.
It would be very helpful.Or you could email me a pdf copy if you happen to have one..
Thanks,
Kevin
Is there a single location to print or review all of these definitions in order?
Sorry, there is no print version available.
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