scoping

American

[skoh-ping] / ˈskoʊ pɪŋ /

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.

Etymology

Origin of scoping

scope + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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As a 2025 scoping review put it:

From Salon

Ardern and her husband were seen scoping out properties for sale in Sydney's beachside northern suburbs of Freshwater and Curl Curl, property website realestate.com.au said.

From Barron's

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

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