scoping

American  

[skoh-ping] / ˈskoʊ pɪŋ /

noun

1. Slang. the act or practice of eyeing or examining, as in order to evaluate or appreciate.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of scoping

scope + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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scoping

This option was included in Metro’s initial scoping of the path in 2016 but has since been dropped, with the agency citing safety concerns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

He is in Norway this month scoping out locations to add to his company’s itineraries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

But if Harrison's strategy was scoping out the competition on the start line, Katie's was a lot more practical.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

The Treasury appeared to be scoping out the possibility of buying yen, which would raise the value of the Japanese currency against the U.S. dollar.

From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026

“Spying is when you go undercover. Be secret. Reconnaissance is scoping out the enemy on their home turf.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes