Define: In Scope

The meaning of “In Scope” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is In Scope defined in a legal contract?

  • In Scope means a term defined by [organization]'s cost accounting guidelines and established on the most recent year's clinical costing data as determined by specified districts. It includes state-based services not under Commonwealth contribution and a variety of population, aboriginal health, and community services. It is also associated with costs related to privately referred non-inpatient activity. Seen in 4 SEC filings.
  • In Scope means the requirement to complete a best practice. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • In Scope means the work involved for the service as indicated in the necessary documentation. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • In Scope means a program that has been wholly or partially included in a specific agreement. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • In Scope means services or products being acquired as part of a request for proposal opportunity. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • In Scope means an agreement which, if services were provided under a direct contract between two entities, the service provider would be considered an employee or holder of an office under the contract. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • In Scope means the total cost of activities that can be associated with specified tasks within the original procurement documentation. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of in scope' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • In Scope means services, tasks, or activities outlined within a procurement document or agreement.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When purchasing goods, services or works from an external source
  • When outlining scope of work in project agreements
  • When defining responsibilities in a service contract

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • In Scope means best practice or work obligated for a service.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When outlining expected best practices in consulting services
  • When defining obligations in a professional services agreement
  • When specifying work scope in a software development contract

Relevant Sectors

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In Scope means services, tasks, or activities outlined within a procurement document or agreement.

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