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deliverables

|de-liv-er-a-bles|

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/dɪˈlɪvərəblz/

(deliverable)

promised items

Base FormPlural
deliverabledeliverables
Etymology
Etymology Information

'deliverable' originates from the verb 'deliver,' which comes from the Latin word 'deliberare,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'liberare' meant 'to free.'

Historical Evolution

'deliver' changed from the Old French word 'delivrer' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliver.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to set free or liberate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring or hand over something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

items or products that are promised to be delivered, typically as part of a project or contract.

The project manager outlined the key deliverables for the upcoming quarter.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45