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"Out of scope"

"Out of scope" means something is not included in the agreed work, budget, or timeline for a project.

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How "Out of scope" shows up at work

The two most powerful words a consultant or project manager can say. Often delivered with sympathy and a reference to the statement of work. Occasionally a fair call, frequently a way to bill another phase.

Buzzword

That feature is out of scope for this sprint but we can revisit next quarter.

Plain English

That feature is not included in this sprint but we can revisit next quarter.

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