cone of uncertainty

noun

A graphical representation of the uncertainty as to a particular metric, such as expected time or cost, with respect to time over the course of a project.

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Meanings

nouncone of uncertainty (plural cones of uncertainty)

plural cones of uncertainty

  1. managementA graphical representation of the uncertainty as to a particular metric, such as expected time or cost, with respect to time over the course of a project.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
cone of death
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