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- Dictionaryscope/skəʊp/
noun
- 1. 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" Similar
- 2. the opportunity or possibility to do or deal with something: "the scope for major change is always limited by political realities" Similar
verb
- 1. assess or investigate something: "they'd scoped out their market"
- 2. look at carefully; scan: informal North American "they watched him scoping the room, looking for Michael"
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SCOPE definition: 1. the range of a subject covered by a book, programme, discussion, class, etc.: 2. the…. Learn more.
The meaning of SCOPE is intention, object. How to use scope in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Scope.
Scope definition: extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.. See examples of SCOPE used in a sentence.
Definitions of scope. noun. the state of the environment in which a situation exists. synonyms: background, setting. see more. noun. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet" “within the scope of an investigation” synonyms: ambit, compass, orbit, range, reach. see more. noun.
1. uncountable noun [NOUN to-infinitive] If there is scope for a particular kind of behaviour or activity, people have the opportunity to behave in this way or do that activity. He believed in giving his staff scope for initiative. [ + for] Banks had increased scope to develop new financial products.
the range of a subject covered by a book, program, discussion, class, etc.: beyond/outside the scope of I'm afraid that problem is beyond/ outside the scope of my lecture. within the scope of Oil painting does not come within the scope of a class of this kind.
1. The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions: broaden one's scope by reading. 2. The opportunity or possibility to function or be active: gave her imagination broad scope. See Synonyms at room. 3. The extent of a given activity or subject that is involved, treated, or relevant: the scope of the debate. See Synonyms at range. 4.
the opportunity or ability to do or achieve something synonym potential. scope for something There's still plenty of scope for improvement. Her job offers very little scope for promotion. scope (for somebody) (to do something) The extra money will give us the scope to improve our facilities.
verb. /skəʊp/ Verb Forms. scope something (informal) to look at or examine something carefully and completely. His eyes scoped the room, trying to spot her in the crowd. Want to learn more?
SCOPE definition: 1. how much a subject or situation relates to: 2. the opportunity to do something: . Learn more.
