project milestone

[/ˈprɒdʒekt ˈmaɪlstəʊn/]
nounpl: project milestones
marco do projeto
1. A significant point or event in the development of a project, marking the completion of a major phase or achievement of a key objective
Completing the prototype design was an important project milestone.
Completar o design do protótipo foi um marco importante do projeto.
2. A scheduled event used to measure progress and ensure a project stays on track
We need to establish clear project milestones before starting the work.
Precisamos estabelecer marcos claros do projeto antes de começar o trabalho.
3. A deadline or checkpoint in project management that helps identify delays and manage resources
The project milestone for Q2 deliverables is approaching next month.
O marco do projeto para as entregas do Q2 está se aproximando no próximo mês.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'marcos do projeto' are essential in project management methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. Companies often celebrate milestone achievements as team accomplishments. In the USA and Brazil alike, project milestones are formalized in contract terms and are used to trigger payment phases and performance evaluations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
checkpointkey deliverablephase gatecritical eventtarget date
Antonyms / Antônimos
setbackdelayfailure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marco do projeto
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese business contexts
Brazil (Technical)
ponto de controle
Used in technical and engineering project management
Portugal
marco do projeto
Also used in Portugal; sometimes 'etapa-chave' for phase-based milestones
Brazil (Informal)
meta do projeto
More informal usage in conversational contexts

Related Words

project managementdeliverabledeadlinephasegantt chartscheduleobjective

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a milestone
reach a milestone
set a milestone
mark a milestone
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