de-scope
v.— «But Pall said the term Watkins wanted was “de-scope,” which means the Navy is taking another look at work needed on the project.» —“Navy Staying With Plant” Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) July 30, 1982. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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