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change order

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A description of changes to be made to a work order that describes the new work to be done (and any modifications) and the price to be paid for this new work.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, management

Examples

  • We'd lose money on most of our jobs if it wasn't for change orders.

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