scope

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noun (1)

ˈskōp

: intention, object

: space or opportunity for unhampered motion, activity, or thought

: extent of treatment, activity, or influence

: range of operation: such as

: the range of a logical operator : a string in predicate calculus that is governed by a quantifier

: a grammatical constituent that determines the interpretation of a predicate or quantifier

scope

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noun (2)

: any of various instruments for viewing: such as

: microscope

: telescope

: a telescope mounted on a firearm for use as a sight

: endoscope

: horoscope

scope

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verb

scoped; scoping

transitive verb

: to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation

—usually used with out

Eunice and I … strutted down the aisles, pretending we were looking for somewhere to sit. Really we were just scoping the place out to see who was there.

Helene CooperWherever you go, scope out the situation carefully before you take off your dog's leash.

Donna-Lynn MusgraveIt abuts Wagner Park, where at twilight people watch softball and scope out the local talent.

Rob Spillman

: to view (something) with a telescope

… atop a small hill that once held a mortar battery, two urban park rangers and twenty-five or so shivering visitors scoped the sky.

Ian Frazier

If scoping the stars isn't your thing, the ship also offers a rich array of on-board speakers, wine tastings, golf simulations and a casino to keep you busy.

The Plainsman (Auburn University, Alabama)

: to examine with an endoscope and especially an arthroscope

Players on every pro team have been scoped, mostly their knees (about 80%) but also their shoulders, elbows, wrists.

Kostya Kennedy

He went to the hospital with the thought that the knee would be scoped, a simple procedure, and he would be back in the lineup in about 10 days.

Leigh Montville

: to equip with a scope

a scoped rifle

-scope

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noun combining form

: means (such as an instrument) for viewing or observing

endoscope

spectroscope

scope

noun

as in extent

an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the company's scope of operations now spans two continents

Synonyms & Similar Words

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extent
realm
confines
range
width
reach
breadth
ambit
spectrum
amplitude
compass
sweep
sphere
dimension(s)
domain
circle
field
gamut
department
element
region
discipline
province
specialty
spread
terrain
horizon
panorama
frontier
bailiwick
fiefdom
fief
demesne

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of scope are compass, gamut, orbit, range, and sweep. While all these words mean "the extent that lies within the powers of something (as to cover or control)," scope is applicable to an area of activity, predetermined and limited, but somewhat flexible.

as time went on, the scope of the investigation widened

The words compass and scope are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, compass implies a sometimes limited extent of perception, knowledge, or activity.

your concerns lie beyond the narrow compass of this study

The meanings of gamut and scope largely overlap; however, gamut suggests a graduated series running from one possible extreme to another.

a performance that ran the gamut of emotions

While in some cases nearly identical to scope, orbit suggests an often circumscribed range of activity or influence within which forces work toward accommodation.

within that restricted orbit they tried to effect social change

While the synonyms range and scope are close in meaning, range is a general term indicating the extent of one's perception or the extent of powers, capacities, or possibilities.

the entire range of human experience

In some situations, the words sweep and scope are roughly equivalent. However, sweep suggests extent, often circular or arc-shaped, of motion or activity.

the book covers the entire sweep of criminal activity

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释义	scope 1 of 4 noun (1) ˈskōp 1 : intention, object 2 : space or opportunity for unhampered motion, activity, or thought 3 : extent of treatment, activity, or influence 4 : range of operation: such as a : the range of a logical operator : a string in predicate calculus that is governed by a quantifier b : a grammatical constituent that determines the interpretation of a predicate or quantifier scope 2 of 4 noun (2) 1 : any of various instruments for viewing: such as a : microscope b : telescope c : a telescope mounted on a firearm for use as a sight d : endoscope 2 : horoscope scope 3 of 4 verb scoped; scoping transitive verb 1 : to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation —usually used with out Eunice and I … strutted down the aisles, pretending we were looking for somewhere to sit. Really we were just scoping the place out to see who was there. Helene CooperWherever you go, scope out the situation carefully before you take off your dog's leash. Donna-Lynn MusgraveIt abuts Wagner Park, where at twilight people watch softball and scope out the local talent. Rob Spillman 2 a : to view (something) with a telescope … atop a small hill that once held a mortar battery, two urban park rangers and twenty-five or so shivering visitors scoped the sky. Ian Frazier If scoping the stars isn't your thing, the ship also offers a rich array of on-board speakers, wine tastings, golf simulations and a casino to keep you busy. The Plainsman (Auburn University, Alabama) b : to examine with an endoscope and especially an arthroscope Players on every pro team have been scoped, mostly their knees (about 80%) but also their shoulders, elbows, wrists. Kostya Kennedy He went to the hospital with the thought that the knee would be scoped, a simple procedure, and he would be back in the lineup in about 10 days. Leigh Montville 3 : to equip with a scope a scoped rifle -scope 4 of 4 noun combining form : means (such as an instrument) for viewing or observing endoscope spectroscope Synonyms Noun (1) ambit amplitude breadth compass confines dimension(s) extent range reach realm sweep width See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Italian scopo purpose, goal, from Greek skopos; akin to Greek skeptesthai to watch, look at — more at spy Noun (2) -scope Verb perhaps from scope entry 2 Noun combining form New Latin -scopium, from Greek -skopion; akin to Greek skeptesthai First Known Use Noun (1) circa 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing scope scope out spotting scope scope out spotting scope Kids Definition scope noun ˈskōp 1 : space or opportunity for action or thought 2 : the area or amount covered, reached, or viewed That subject is beyond the scope of this book. Medical Definition scope noun ˈskōp : any of various instruments (as an arthroscope, endoscope, or microscope) for viewing or observing scope noun as in extent an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the company's scope of operations now spans two continents Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance extent realm confines range width reach breadth ambit spectrum amplitude compass sweep sphere dimension(s) domain circle field gamut department element region discipline province specialty spread terrain horizon panorama frontier bailiwick fiefdom fief demesne Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of scope are compass, gamut, orbit, range, and sweep. While all these words mean "the extent that lies within the powers of something (as to cover or control)," scope is applicable to an area of activity, predetermined and limited, but somewhat flexible. as time went on, the scope of the investigation widened The words compass and scope are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, compass implies a sometimes limited extent of perception, knowledge, or activity. your concerns lie beyond the narrow compass of this study The meanings of gamut and scope largely overlap; however, gamut suggests a graduated series running from one possible extreme to another. a performance that ran the gamut of emotions While in some cases nearly identical to scope, orbit suggests an often circumscribed range of activity or influence within which forces work toward accommodation. within that restricted orbit they tried to effect social change While the synonyms range and scope are close in meaning, range is a general term indicating the extent of one's perception or the extent of powers, capacities, or possibilities. the entire range of human experience In some situations, the words sweep and scope are roughly equivalent. However, sweep suggests extent, often circular or arc-shaped, of motion or activity. the book covers the entire sweep of criminal activity
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