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work-in-progress

work-in-progress

Noun

pl: works-in-progress

This term describes an unfinished state of creation, carrying a connotation of evolution and potential. In creative contexts, it suggests a level of vulnerability or a request for feedback, as the work is presented before it has reached its final, polished form.

In industrial or accounting contexts, the term is used as a technical category to track value and inventory. It refers specifically to the transition phase between raw materials and finished products, serving as a critical metric for operational efficiency and financial reporting.

Meanings

Nounwork-in-progress

A piece of work, such as a painting, a manuscript, or a project, that is currently being developed and is not yet finished.

The author shared a work-in-progress of her new novel with a small group of editors.

Nounwork-in-progress

In manufacturing and accounting, goods that are in the process of being produced but are not yet completed finished goods.

The company's balance sheet includes a significant value for work-in-progress in the assembly plant.

Examples

This novel is still a work-in-progress so please ignore the typos.

none

This novel is still a work-in-progress so please ignore the typos.

The painting is a work-in-progress that I have been tweaking for months.

none

The painting is a work-in-progress that I have been tweaking for months.

I can show you the prototype but keep in mind it is a work-in-progress.

Business

I can show you the prototype but keep in mind it is a work-in-progress.

My character design is a work-in-progress and needs more detail.

Anime

My character design is a work-in-progress and needs more detail.

The company reported a significant increase in the value of its work-in-progress inventory.

Business

The company reported a significant increase in the value of its work-in-progress inventory.

I wonder if this draft is too far gone to be called a work-in-progress.

none

I wonder if this draft is too far gone to be called a work-in-progress.

The factory floor was filled with various stages of work-in-progress components.

Business

The factory floor was filled with various stages of work-in-progress components.

Is the new city plan a finished document or just a work-in-progress?

none

Is the new city plan a finished document or just a work-in-progress?

The architect presented the building as a work-in-progress to get early feedback.

Business

The architect presented the building as a work-in-progress to get early feedback.

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