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waterfall model

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A sequential software development process in which development is seen as flowing steadily downwards (like a waterfall) through the phases of requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, and maintenance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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Synonyms: waterfall, waterfall method

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