Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scrapping

verb

/ˈskræpɪŋ/

Definition

The act of removing or discarding something that is no longer useful or needed.

Examples

The company is scrapping its old machinery to make room for new equipment.
After the project faced numerous setbacks, they decided to go ahead with scrapping the entire plan.

Meaning

Scrapping generally refers to the process of getting rid of items, often in the context of materials or plans, indicating that they will be retired or recycled.