A Comprehensive Glossary of Project Management Terms

Everything you need to know about project management in one list
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What is a Milestone?

In project management terms, a milestone refers to an important event or progress stage on a project timeline that marks when a part of the project has been successfully completed. Having multiple milestones during the course of a large project helps orient team members toward a cadence of consistent progress.

Further Reading:

 A Complete Guide to Deliverables in Project Management
 Dependencies in Project Management – A Complete Guide
 How to Stay Organized at Work – 9 Simple Steps
 How to Define and Set Up Project Milestones for Success