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Questions tagged [terminology]

For questions about project management related terminology.

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This tag is for questions related to project management terminology. Like asking about the differences between similar terms, clarifying definition of terms, understanding rules of usage etc.

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Goal vs. Objective vs. Scope vs. Deliverable

What are the definitions and relationship between Goal, Objective, Scope, and Deliverables? Upon searching, I'm seeing conflicting and overlapping definitions of these terms.
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What would you call a 'static' project, i.e. one without goals

OK, so we're developing a project management software (of sorts, way wider scope) where we basically divide everything into 3 levels, organizations, projects and roles. However, there has been some complaining that we're using the word 'project' too…
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What's the difference between software engineering and software project?

I find that I'm confused between the terms "software engineering" and "software project". What is the difference between these? I suspect that "software engineering" may focus on a different aspect, but I'm not 100% sure. Can someone please…
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What is meant by the term, 'Task and Finish'?

Is it a new way of saying 'project'? If not, can you provide an example.
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What are the differences/similarities between a project manager and a functional manager?

How can we describe them separately according their roles? Actually I am a new student; I don't have proper knowledge about this. Please guide me as a basic student.
Lajpat Rai
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