Estimate to Complete (ETC) Glossary Definition

Term Estimate to Complete (ETC)
Definition

Estimate to Complete (ETC) is the expected cost required to finish the remaining project work.

Context & Usage

ETC is used with actual cost to forecast the likely total project cost.

Project managers, sponsors, and project-controls staff use this concept in budget reviews, performance reporting, forecasting, and variance conversations.

Related concepts include Budget, Cost Baseline, Planned Value, Earned Value, Actual Cost and Cost Variance.

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