A project is undertaken to create a product, service, or result that is unique.

A project is defined as a temporary endeavor that is undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. This means that the output of the project should be different in some way from anything that already exists, whether it be a physical product, a new service, or an intangible result like a report or an organizational change. Therefore, creating something unique is a fundamental characteristic of any project.