| Definitions of 'scope' |
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1. (noun) scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
"a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
2. (noun) setting, background, scope
the state of the environment in which a situation exists
"you can't do that in a university setting"
3. (noun) telescope, scope
a magnifier of images of distant objects
4. (noun) oscilloscope, scope, cathode-ray oscilloscope, CRO
electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
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| Definitions of 'scope' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (noun) scope
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
2. (noun) scope
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
3. (noun) scope
extended area
4. (noun) scope
length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable
5. (verb) scope
to look at for the purpose of evaluation; usually with out; as, to scope out the area as a camping site
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