Scope Baseline Glossary Definition

Term Scope Baseline
Definition

A Scope Baseline is the approved version of the project scope statement, work breakdown structure, and related scope details used to measure and control scope.

Context & Usage

It provides the reference point for evaluating scope change requests and identifying unauthorized scope growth.

Related concepts include Project Scope.

Related concepts include Project Scope, Business Requirement, Functional Requirement and Acceptance Criteria.

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