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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

scoping

/skɒpiŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does scoping mean?

noun

The act of defining or limiting the scope of something, or the extent or range of something's influence or applicability. In computing, the process of defining the scope of a variable or function.

Example

"The company's new policy on data protection is a good example of scoping to prevent unauthorized access."

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