scope
/skōp/
noun
- the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant."we widened the scope of our investigation"synonyms: extent, range, breadth, width, reach, sweep, purview, span, stretch, spread, horizon, area, sphere, field, realm, compass, orbit, ambit, terms of reference, field of reference, jurisdiction, remit, confine, limit, gamut, competence
- the opportunity or possibility to do or deal with something."the scope for major change is always limited by political realities"synonyms: opportunity, freedom, latitude, leeway, capacity, liberty, room, room to maneuver, elbow room, play, possibility, chance, wriggle room, wiggle room
- a telescope, microscope, or other device having a name ending in -scope."infrared night scopes"
- the length of cable extended when a ship rides at anchor.
- the range of the effect of an operator such as a quantifier or conjunction.
verb
- assess or investigate (something)."they'd scoped out their market"
- look at carefully; scan."they watched him scoping the room, looking for Michael"
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verb phrase. Slang. to look at or over; examine; check out: a rock musician scoping out the audience before going on stage. to master; figure out: By the time ...