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scope-creep
/skoʊp kriːp/
[/skoʊp kriːp/]
uncontrolled expansion
Advancednoun
Definition
The gradual, uncontrolled expansion of a project's goals beyond its original plan.
Example
Constant new requests caused scope creep that pushed the launch back two months.
Constant new requests caused scope creep that pushed the launch back two months.
Etymology
A compound of 'scope' and 'creep', from project-management jargon.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in project management and software development.