scoping

American  

[skoh-ping] / ˈskoʊ pɪŋ /

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.

Etymology

Origin of scoping

scope + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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

Published under the title "Microplastics and Global Warming: A Hidden Climate Threat Uncovered in a New Perspective," the study provides a scoping review of existing research.

From Science Daily

At Dan’s house I spent an hour with his assistant scoping out a few locations — no wall of mirrors.

From Los Angeles Times

The companies are currently scoping out demand and seeking commitments from customers in what is known as an “open season.”

From Los Angeles Times

The MoD is scoping out 13 sites where it believes the new factories could be built and has named the areas of the UK where they are located.

From BBC