scope deviation
[/skoʊp ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: scope deviations
desvio de escopo
1. An unplanned or unauthorized change in the boundaries, objectives, or deliverables of a project
The scope deviation occurred when the client requested additional features not included in the original contract.
O desvio de escopo ocorreu quando o cliente solicitou recursos adicionais não inclusos no contrato original.
2. In project management, any modification to the project's agreed-upon work that occurs without proper change control procedures
To prevent scope deviation, we implemented a strict change management process.
Para prevenir o desvio de escopo, implementamos um processo rigoroso de gestão de mudanças.
3. A discrepancy between what was planned and what is actually being delivered in a project
The project manager identified a significant scope deviation in the third phase.
O gerente de projeto identificou um desvio de escopo significativo na terceira fase.
This is a specialized term used extensively in project management, software development, and construction industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, managing scope deviations is critical for project success and is often emphasized in PMI (Project Management Institute) certified training programs.
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