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descriptionLanguage: en
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# MoSCoW Prioritization

- Type: prioritization technique
- Group: Requirements and behavior
- Placement: Requirements / Choose the scope
- [Source](<https://www.agilebusiness.org/resource/what-is-moscow-prioritization/>)

[HTML](https://dpm.cnonim.name/practices/moscow/)

Classify scope into must-have, should-have, could-have, and items deferred beyond the chosen time frame or release.

## Relationships

- helps choose scope within: [User Story Mapping](/practices/stories/en.md) (support)
- may build on objectives from: [Impact Mapping](/practices/impact/en.md) (support)

[Show on the map](https://dpm.cnonim.name/#practice=moscow&lang=en)