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/ˈsɒftˌweər laɪkˈsɪkl/ · soft·ware·life·cycle
noun
  1. The stages a software product goes through, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and eventual retirement. The software lifecycle of the new operating system was complex and required significant resources.
noun
  1. A model or framework used to manage and track the stages of a software product's lifecycle. The company used a software lifecycle management tool to streamline their development process.
Did you know? The concept of a software lifecycle has been widely adopted in the software industry, with many companies using it to manage and improve their software development processes.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026