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to scope the project

to scope the project

5.9
Find out how much work and time a project needs before it starts
  • phrasal verb
  • Jargon
: definir el alcance del proyecto
  • We need to scope the project carefully before setting any deadlines.

Examples

  • He was asked to scope the project and present his findings to the management.

  • Can you scope the project this week?

  • Before any development begins, the team will scope the project to identify challenges.

  • We need to scope the project before we begin.

  • Before any development begins, the team will scope the project to identify challenges.

  • He was asked to scope the project and present his findings to the management.

  • We need to scope the project carefully before setting any deadlines.

Synonyms

to scope out
vsto scope the project
  • Informal
18 5.4

To look carefully at a place or person to get information before you act

aims to assess and define project extent and requirements rather than just gather facts
to scope
vsto scope the project
  • Jargon
4 4.9

To set the limits of a project or task carefully

focuses on assessing project needs and requirements before work begins

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

to dismiss
332 3.0

To refuse to accept an idea or claim

How Detailed

to finalize
  • US
74 3.8
to specify
118 3.5
to scope the project
  • Jargon
5.9
to assess
296 3.0
to evaluate
335 3.2
to review
  • Literature
252 2.9
to plan
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

scope the project infinitive
scoped the project past
scoped the project past participle
scoping the project present participle
scopes the project third person singular

Morphology

scope + the + project

The meaning 'to assess or define the extent of a project' is directly and compositionally derived from the verb 'scope' (to set or restrict boundaries) applied to the noun 'project'. This follows a straightforward verb + object pattern and, despite 'scope' being somewhat technical, a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Scope the project comes from the idea of using a scope like a telescope or camera to look over the whole job before you start. So it means to 'find out' how big the work is and what you need before you begin.