focused scope

[/ˈfoʊkəst skoʊp/]
nounpl: focused scopes
escopo focado
1. A well-defined, narrowed area of concentration or attention in a project, study, or analysis
The project manager established a focused scope to ensure the team completed deliverables on time.
O gerente de projeto estabeleceu um escopo focado para garantir que a equipe entregasse os resultados no prazo.
2. In project management, a clearly defined set of goals and boundaries that prevents scope creep
With a focused scope, the software development team avoided unnecessary feature additions.
Com um escopo focado, a equipe de desenvolvimento de software evitou adições desnecessárias de funcionalidades.
3. A concentrated field of study or research with specific parameters and limitations
The researcher maintained a focused scope by limiting the study to participants under 30 years old.
O pesquisador manteve um escopo focado limitando o estudo a participantes menores de 30 anos.
This is a technical term widely used in Brazilian and American business environments, particularly in IT, engineering, and project management sectors. In Brazil, it's commonly used in corporate settings influenced by English-speaking practices. The concept reflects the importance of clear planning and boundary-setting in professional projects.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defined scopenarrow scopelimited scopeclear objectivesbounded parameters
Antonyms / Antônimos
broad scopeunlimited scopescope creepvague objectivesundefined parameters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escopo focado
Standard term used in business and project management contexts
São Paulo
escopo definido
Alternative term commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
escopo focado
Standard usage, sometimes simplified to 'escopo' in informal contexts
Portugal
âmbito focado or escopo focado
Both terms are used; 'âmbito' is more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

scope managementproject boundariesdeliverablesobjectivesconstraints

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the scope focused
narrow the scope
stay within scope
scope creep
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