Simple definition
A documented change to project scope, price, timing, or other agreed terms.
Performance
What Does Change Order Mean?
A documented change to project scope, price, timing, or other agreed terms.
Example in a contract
A contract may use “change order” when describing a documented change to project scope, price, timing, or other agreed terms.
What change order means in a contract
This concept appears in clauses defining what each party must do, when performance is due, and what happens if performance is delayed or prevented.
Why it may matter
It can affect delivery expectations, standards of effort, excuses for delay, and remedies for non-performance. Review the exact language rather than relying on the label alone.
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FAQ
Questions about change order.
What does change order mean in plain English?+
A documented change to project scope, price, timing, or other agreed terms.
Where might change order appear in a contract?+
This concept appears in clauses defining what each party must do, when performance is due, and what happens if performance is delayed or prevented.
Is this definition legal advice?+
No. ClauseInsight provides concise informational explanations. The legal effect of a term depends on the complete document, facts, and applicable law.