"deliverology" meaning in English

See deliverology in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From deliver + -o- + -logy. Etymology templates: {{af|en|deliver|-o-|-logy}} deliver + -o- + -logy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} deliverology (uncountable)
  1. A method that uses inspections, goal-setting, etc. to ensure that government departments implement desired reforms. Tags: uncountable
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