Tech & Work

Stakeholder

ˈsteɪkhoʊldər

noun

What does Stakeholder mean?

Anyone with an interest in a project's outcome.

Example sentence

"We need stakeholder approval before launch."

American usage tip

Includes clients, managers, and affected teams.

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