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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

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Cost overrun This is the actual cost that exceeds the estimated cost in the budget, also known as a cost increase or budget overrun. Estimation In a project context, estimation is the way to make accurate budgets or timelines for a project. Learn more about how to use milestones in project scheduling.

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

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Budget : The sum total of all the money allocated for a project. Budget at Completion (BAC): BAC is the sum total of all budgets established for the work to be performed. Budget Cost: The cost of the project estimated at the start of the project. Note that the budget cost is not the same as the budget.