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Meaning of 'scope' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Scope [ n.]
- That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object.
- Room or opportunity for free outlook or aim; space for action; amplitude of opportunity; free course or vent; liberty; range of view, intent, or action.
- Extended area.
- Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable.
2 . Scope [ v. t.]
- To look at for the purpose of evaluation; usually with out; as, to scope out the area as a camping site.

Meaning of 'scope' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . scope [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Example in sentence:
  • a piano has a greater range than the human voice;
  • in the political orbit of a world power;
  • outside the reach of the law;
  • the ambit of municipal legislation;
  • the range of a supersonic jet;
  • within the compass of this article;
  • within the scope of an investigation
Meaning (2):
- the state of the environment in which a situation exists
Example in sentence:
  • you can't do that in a university setting

Nearby Words:

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