scoping

American  

[skoh-ping] / ˈskoʊ pɪŋ /

noun

1. Slang. the act or practice of eyeing or examining, as in order to evaluate or appreciate.

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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

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 • Feb. 26, 2026

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 • Jan. 17, 2026

The Welsh government said Botox and weight-loss medicines can only be supplied with a prescription and a scoping exercise will be carried out early next year to see if further regulation is needed.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Surveillance footage, he said, shows two suspects walking up to the temple and scoping out the area before tagging the marble sign.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

She would stick to her plan of moving through the city methodically, neighborhood by neighborhood, scoping out the streets and canals.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat