scoping
[ skoh-ping ]
/ ˈskoʊ pɪŋ /
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noun
Slang. the act or practice of eyeing or examining, as in order to evaluate or appreciate.
adjective
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.
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Example sentences from the Web for scoping
He sits on park benches scoping out rich middle-aged women for his gigolo.
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As part of the scoping officers were given unprecedented access to Special Forces Directorate records.
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