life cycle
The term "life cycle" originates from biology and has been extended to various fields such as business, project management, and software development.
Definition
B2Biology
(scientific, academic)The sequence of stages an organism goes through from fertilization to death, including growth, development, and reproduction.
Example
- The butterfly's life cycle includes stages such as egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
C1Business
(technical, corporate)The stages a product or service undergoes from its development and market introduction to its growth, maturity, and eventual decline.
Example
- Understanding the product life cycle helps companies plan their marketing strategies effectively.
C1Project Management
(technical, professional)The phases a project goes through from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
Example
- Effective project management requires understanding the project life cycle to ensure timely completion.
C1Software Development
(technical, professional)The stages a software system undergoes from planning and design to implementation, testing, and maintenance.
Example
- Agile methodology focuses on iterative progress through the software development life cycle.
C1Ecology
(scientific, academic)The stages an ecosystem or species experiences in response to environmental changes, including growth, reproduction, and death.
Example
- Climate change significantly impacts the life cycle of many species.
Similar
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