What does feasibility study mean in tech?

A feasibility study is a formal analysis to determine if a proposed project, feature, or technology solution is practical, technically possible, and economically viable. It examines technical requirements, resource availability, timeline, budget, and potential risks before committing to implementation.

When should you conduct a feasibility study?

Conduct a feasibility study early in the planning phase, after you have an idea but before you commit significant resources. Typical situations include evaluating new technology adoption, planning system migrations, assessing major architectural changes, or evaluating new product features.

What does a feasibility study typically include?

A comprehensive feasibility study usually includes technical analysis, resource and budget requirements, timeline estimates, risk identification, alternative approaches comparison, and recommendations for proceeding, modifying, or rejecting the proposal.

Is feasibility study formal or informal language?

Feasibility study is formal, professional language used in business and technical contexts. It is appropriate for meetings, reports, and formal communication, but less common in casual conversation.

What is the difference between feasibility study and proof of concept?

A feasibility study is an analysis and planning document that examines if something is possible; a proof of concept is a practical demonstration that it actually works. A feasibility study often recommends whether a proof of concept is needed.

feasibility study meaning in tech

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Say it like this

✓Conduct a feasibility study

✓The feasibility study shows that the project is viable

✓Based on the feasibility study findings, we decided to proceed

Real examples

in a planning meeting

"We should run a feasibility study on switching to microservices before we commit to the architecture change."

in an email to stakeholders

"The feasibility study indicates that implementing real-time analytics would require significant infrastructure investment."

in a project kickoff

"According to the feasibility study completed last month, the mobile app redesign is technically achievable within six months."

Don't say this

Handle with care. Do not use as a verb (avoid saying 'we will feasibility study it'). It is a noun describing an action or process, not the action itself.

✕We will feasibility study this new framework.

✓We will conduct a feasibility study on this new framework.— Feasibility study is a noun, not a verb. Use 'conduct,' 'perform,' or 'complete' with it.

✕This is a quick feasibility study; we only need one day.

✓This is a preliminary feasibility assessment; we only need one day.— A true feasibility study is comprehensive and takes time. Use 'assessment' or 'review' for quick analyses.

✕The feasibility study was successful.

✓The feasibility study showed that the project is feasible.— A feasibility study itself is not successful or unsuccessful; its findings can be positive or negative.

Other forms

noun

feasibility study

"We commissioned a feasibility study before launching the new platform."

noun

feasibility studies

"Multiple feasibility studies were conducted to compare different cloud providers."

Often used with

conduct a feasibility studyMost common verb phrase; means to perform or carry out the study

feasibility study findingsThe results and conclusions from the study

feasibility study reportThe formal document summarizing the study results

preliminary feasibility studyA quick initial assessment before a full study

technical feasibility studyFocused on technical aspects and implementation possibilities

Similar words

feasibility analysisSimilar meaning; slightly more informal, emphasizes the analytical process

viability assessmentBroader term that can apply beyond tech; emphasizes potential success

scoping studyFocuses specifically on defining project scope and boundaries

Opposites

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4 quick exercises

Pick the most natural phrasing

1. Your manager asks you to examine if migrating to Kubernetes is practical. What do you say?

We should conduct a feasibility study on Kubernetes migration.We should feasibility study the Kubernetes migration.We should do a feasibility study research about Kubernetes.We should feasibility study if Kubernetes works.

Complete the sentence

2. Before we invest in the AI feature, we need to _______ to evaluate technical and budget constraints.

Spot the mistake

3. Which sentence uses 'feasibility study' incorrectly?

The feasibility study determined that the project is not viable.We will feasibility study the new database architecture.Based on the feasibility study results, we approved the initiative.The team conducted a feasibility study before proposing the solution.

Rewrite naturally

4. Rewrite this sentence using 'feasibility study': 'Before we start building this system, we need to check if it is possible and affordable.'

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