General
scope
What does scope mean?
What is and isn't included in a piece of work; also used as a verb meaning to define that.
"That request is out of scope for this release."
Origin
Project-management fundamental.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'scope' mean in a project?
It refers to the defined boundaries of the work, what is and isn't included in a project or release.
How is it used?
As a noun, e.g. 'That feature is out of scope', or as a verb, e.g. 'Let's scope the work before we start.'
What does 'out of scope' mean?
It means a task or request falls outside the agreed boundaries of the current project and won't be included.
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