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Sign-off
PronunciationSYNE-off
Definition
Sign-off is the formal process of obtaining approval from a stakeholder or client that a specific deliverable or project phase is complete. It signifies that the work meets the agreed-upon requirements and is ready to move to the next stage.
Where you hear it
Commonly used in project management meetings, email threads, and contract discussions.
Examples
We need the client's sign-off before we can deploy this feature to production.
Please provide your sign-off on the final design document by Friday.
Common mistake
Assuming that a verbal "looks good" is the same as a formal sign-off, which can lead to disputes later if the client claims the work was not completed as expected.
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