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Start-to-finish

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The “from” activity must start before the “to” activity can finish.
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Finish-to-start

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The “from” activity must finish before the “to” activity can
start.
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Finish-to-Finish

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The “from” activity must finish before the “to” activity can
finish.
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Code of Accounts

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Any numbering system used to uniquely identify each element of the work
breakdown structure. See also chart of accounts.
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Level of Effort

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Support-type activity (e.g., vendor or customer liaison) that does not
readily lend itself to measurement of discrete accomplishment. It is generally characterized
by a uniform rate of activity over a specific period of time.
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Effort

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The number of labor units required to complete an activity or other project element.
Usually expressed as staffhours, staffdays, or staffweeks. Should not be confused
with duration.
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Early Finish Date

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In the critical path method, the earliest possible point in time on which
the uncompleted portions of an activity (or the project) can finish based on the network
logic and any schedule constraints. Early finish dates can change as the project
progresses and changes are made to the project plan.
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Early Start Date

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In the critical path method, the earliest possible point in time on which
the uncompleted portions of an activity (or the project) can start, based on the network
logic and any schedule constraints. Early start dates can change as the project
progresses and changes are made to the project plan.
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Late Finish Date

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In the critical path method, the latest possible point in time that an activity
may be completed without delaying a specified milestone (usually the project
finish date).
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Late Start Date

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In the critical path method, the latest possible point in time that an activity
may begin without delaying a specified milestone (usually the project finish
date).
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