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
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.