waterfall development
[ waw-ter-fawl di-vel-uhp-muhnt, wot-ter‐ ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌfɔl dɪˌvɛl əp mənt, ˈwɒt tər‐ /
noun Digital Technology.
a philosophy of linear software development that includes sequential stages, from conception and design through testing and implementation, resulting in one finalized version of the product.
Also called
waterfall model.
Compare
Agile development.
Origin of waterfall development
First recorded in 1975–80
Words nearby waterfall development
watered,
watered stock,
watered-down,
wateree,
waterfall,
waterfall development,
waterfinder,
waterflood,
waterford,
waterford glass,
waterfowl