scoping

[ skoh-ping ]
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noun
  1. Slang. the act or practice of eyeing or examining, as in order to evaluate or appreciate.

adjective
  1. of or involving an investigation or discussion to determine the effect a proposed policy or project would have on a community or the local environment: The public is invited to the scoping meeting on the proposed new refinery.

Origin of scoping

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