Minimum Viable Product
/ˈmɪnɪməm ˈvaɪəbl ˈprɒdʌkt/
Definition
The smallest version of a product that delivers core value and validates assumptions with minimum effort.
Example in context
"Our MVP is a spreadsheet emailed to 10 users — if they use it weekly, we build the app. Otherwise, we pivot."
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Practice this term
Master Minimum Viable Product 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.