project scope

[ˈprɑːdʒekt skoʊp]
nounpl: project scopes
escopo do projeto
1. The defined boundaries, objectives, and deliverables of a project, including what is included and excluded from the project
The project scope clearly outlines all the features that will be included in the new software release.
O escopo do projeto define claramente todas as funcionalidades que serão incluídas na nova versão do software.
2. The work that must be performed to deliver a product, service, or result with the specified features and functions
We need to establish the project scope before we can create a realistic budget and timeline.
Precisamos estabelecer o escopo do projeto antes de criar um orçamento e cronograma realistas.
3. The extent and nature of the work involved in completing a project
Any changes to the project scope must be approved by the project manager and stakeholders.
Quaisquer alterações no escopo do projeto devem ser aprovadas pelo gerente do projeto e pelos stakeholders.
Project scope is a fundamental concept in project management methodology, widely used in Brazil and the USA in corporate, IT, and engineering environments. The term 'escopo do projeto' has become standardized in Brazilian business Portuguese due to influence from Anglo-American project management frameworks (PMP, PMBOK). In Portugal, 'âmbito do projeto' is preferred as it is a more traditional Portuguese term.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
project boundaryscope statementwork scopeproject requirements
Antonyms / Antônimos
scope creepundefined scope

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escopo do projeto
Standard term used in project management contexts
São Paulo
escopo do projeto / abrangência do projeto
Both terms are used in business environments; slightly more formal in corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
escopo do projeto
Standard usage, may occasionally hear 'dimensão do projeto' informally
Portugal
âmbito do projeto
Portuguese preference; 'escopo' is understood but less commonly used than in Brazil

Related Words

scope creepdeliverablesproject charterrequirementsconstraintsassumptionsproject management

Related Idioms & Phrases

define the project scope
within the project scope
outside the project scope
scope creep
manage project scope
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