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Soft Skills for IT

Knowledge Transfer

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ ˈtrænsˌfɜːr/

Definition

The process of sharing expertise, context, or documentation from one person or team to another.

Example in context

"Two weeks of knowledge transfer before my last day — I'll document the architecture and pair with the new hire."

Related terms

  • Bus factor — The minimum number of team members who must be 'hit by a bus' before the project becomes inoperable.

Practice this term

Master Knowledge Transfer in context by working through exercises in the Soft Skills for IT module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Knowledge Transfer" mean?

The process of sharing expertise, context, or documentation from one person or team to another.

How do you pronounce "Knowledge Transfer"?

"Knowledge Transfer" is pronounced /ˈnɒlɪdʒ ˈtrænsˌfɜːr/.

Can you use "Knowledge Transfer" in a sentence?

"Two weeks of knowledge transfer before my last day — I'll document the architecture and pair with the new hire."