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Statement of Work (SoW)
PronunciationSTAYT-ment ov WURK
Definition
A formal contractual document that outlines project deliverables, timelines, milestones, and payment terms between a client and a service provider.
Where you hear it
In contract negotiations, project kickoff meetings, and scoping discussions with clients.
Examples
The client requested a detailed Statement of Work before signing the contract.
We added an extra phase to the Statement of Work to cover the new features.
Common mistake
Treating the Statement of Work as a flexible guideline rather than a legally binding document.
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