scope
scope Lexical Profile
scope Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.
"A full analysis of global tax policy is beyond the scope of this introductory textbook."
The opportunity or possibility to do, achieve, or deal with something.
"The new curriculum gives teachers much greater scope for creative lesson planning."
An optical, medical, or electronic viewing instrument, such as a telescope, microscope, endoscope, or oscilloscope.
"The astronomer adjusted the scope to get a clearer view of the distant nebula."
• verb
To assess, define, or investigate the extent and requirements of a project or task.
"The engineering team spent two weeks scoping the software upgrade before writing any code."
To look at, inspect, or scan carefully (often used with 'out').
"We arrived early to scope out the best seats in the auditorium."
• Rhymes for scope
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Italian scopo ('aim, purpose, or target'), via Late Latin scopus from Ancient Greek skopos ('target, watcher, or mark'), derived from the verb skeptomai ('to look out'). The instrument sense developed later as a clipping of words like telescope and microscope.