eindfase

Eindfase, literally "end phase" in Dutch, denotes the final stage in a process, project, or development cycle. It marks the transition from active work to completion, assessment and handover. In this phase the scope is often narrowed, remaining tasks are completed, and the project is prepared for closure.

In project management and software development, the eindfase includes final testing, bug fixes, user acceptance, readiness reviews, and the formal sign-off of deliverables. Documentation, training materials, and a close-out report are prepared, and artifacts are archived for future reference. The phase concludes with a handover to operations or the client and official project closure.

In other domains such as construction or product development, the eindfase similarly encompasses commissioning, handover, and market-readiness assessments. In academic or research contexts, it may refer to the final phase of a program or study, culminating in dissemination or graduation.

In medical contexts, eindfase can describe the late or terminal stage of a disease or treatment plan, but usage is highly context dependent and not universal.

Etymology and related terms: the word combines eind ("end") with fase ("phase"). Related Dutch terms include afsluitingsfase and slotfase, which similarly denote closing or final stages.