scoping

[ skoh-ping ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scoping¹

scope + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Rather than call in Copter-76 to relieve the plane as supervisor, all air operations — six helicopters and two water scoping air tankers — were shut down until another Forest Service plane could arrive a short time later, Craw wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

A Secret Service agent scoping out the area one or two holes ahead of Trump saw the muzzle of an AK-47-style weapon pointing out of the treeline on the perimeter of the course, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said during a news briefing.

From Los Angeles Times

A Secret Service agent scoping out the area one or two holes ahead of Trump saw the muzzle of an AK-47-style weapon pointing out of the tree line on the perimeter of the course, according to law enforcement officials.

From Los Angeles Times

The Irish cabinet has agreed to establish a full statutory investigation, following the findings of the “scoping inquiry report”, which was published on Tuesday evening.

From BBC

The organisation said it had worked with members to “facilitate the fullest cooperation” with the scoping inquiry and would “carefully examine the recommendations and respond accordingly.”

From BBC