critical success factor

noun

An element that is necessary for an organization or project to achieve its mission.

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Meanings

nouncritical success factor (plural critical success factors)

plural critical success factors

  1. managementAn element that is necessary for an organization or project to achieve its mission.

    Synonyms: CSF

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn element that is necessary for an organization or project to achieve its mission.

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