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Successor

In Plain English

A task that cannot start until the task before it (the predecessor) is complete.

Definition

A successor is an activity that cannot begin or finish until one or more predecessor activities have begun or finished, as defined by the logical dependency relationships in a CPM schedule. Every activity except the last has at least one successor. Properly sequencing successors is essential for a valid, logic-driven CPM schedule.

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