noun

scoping

SKOH-pihng

Scoping (noun) means the process of defining what a project or task will and will not include. Example: “The scoping phase took longer than the build itself.”

noun

The process of defining what a project or task will and will not include.

"The scoping phase took longer than the build itself."

How to use scoping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWorking out the boundaries of a project before starting it.

Common pairings

scoping meeting scoping document

Word forms

scopings plural

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Etymology

From scope + -ing.

Rhymes for scoping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scoping” mean?

The word “scoping” means the process of defining what a project or task will and will not include. In plain terms, working out the boundaries of a project before starting it.

How do you pronounce “scoping”?

“Scoping” is pronounced SKOH-pihng (/ˈskəʊpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “scoping” in a sentence?

Here is “scoping” used in a sentence: “The scoping phase took longer than the build itself.”

What part of speech is “scoping”?

“Scoping” is a noun.