In plain English
There is a set of work that has been agreed or marked out in advance. When something is in scope, it belongs inside that set and is part of what the project, task, or agreement covers.
In context
Here, "in scope" labels work that is included within the agreed boundaries of the project.
- Situation
- Collaborating remotely through projects, tasks, meetings, handoffs, and approvals
- What it communicates
- labels work included in the agreed project boundaries
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say when the work will be done or how important it is.
Examples
“Installing the new shelves is in scope, but painting the ceiling is not.”
“At the planning meeting, they agreed that staff training was in scope for the project.”