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scoping

SKOH-pihng
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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
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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
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Word forms

Plural
scopings
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Etymology

Formed from scope and -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.