TBD
To Be Determined
A marker showing that a value decision or detail has not yet been decided.
Plain English
This part is intentionally undecided for now.
In context
A useful TBD identifies the owner decision process and expected resolution time so uncertainty does not disappear into a document.
Example
“The rollout date is TBD pending the security review.”
When you'll hear this
- planning documents
- status updates
- proposals
Common misunderstanding
TBD should not remain indefinitely or hide a decision that is already blocking work.
Also known as
to be decidednot yet determined
Commonly used by
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Updated: 2026-08-27
