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Soft Skills for IT

Scope Creep

/skəʊp kriːp/

Definition

The gradual, uncontrolled expansion of a project's requirements beyond the original definition, without adjusting timeline or budget.

Example in context

"A simple profile page grew 8 extra features through scope creep — a one-week task became a month."

Related terms

  • MVP — Minimum Viable Product — the smallest version of a product that delivers value to users and enables learning.

Practice this term

Master Scope Creep in context by working through exercises in the Soft Skills for IT module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Scope Creep" mean?

The gradual, uncontrolled expansion of a project's requirements beyond the original definition, without adjusting timeline or budget.

How do you pronounce "Scope Creep"?

"Scope Creep" is pronounced /skəʊp kriːp/.

Can you use "Scope Creep" in a sentence?

"A simple profile page grew 8 extra features through scope creep — a one-week task became a month."